How does weather change?
What does the sun do?
What is air?
Severe Weather
100

Does weather follow a pattern?

Yes

100

Where does the Earth get light from?

the sun

100

What is moving air called?

Moving air is called wind.

100

What is severe weather?

dangerous weather

200

If someone leaves the house with boots, a scarf, and a thick coat, what season is it?

Winter

200

What three things does the sun heat?

The suns heats up the land, air, and water.

200

What is one way we can keep the air clean?

Answers may vary. Teacher's decision.

200

What is a thunderstorm?

A thunderstorm is heavy rain with thunder and lightening.

300

List the 4 seasons in order.

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

300

On a summer day at the beach, which is hotter, the land or the water?

The land is hotter.
300

Can wind cause severe weather?

Yes



300

What is a tornado? pg 84

A tornado is a small, but very strong wind, that comes down from thunderstorm clouds.
400

What is precipitation? page 72


Name two kinds of precipitation.

the water that falls to Earth


Options for examples: sleet, rain, or snow

400

When water turns into water vapor, what part of the water cycle is happening?

What is water vapor?

Evaporation is when water changes into water vapor.


Water vapor is a gas in the air.

400

What is one effect of wind?

Answers may vary:

Make sand dunes.

Shape rocks and trees.

400

What is a hurricane?

A hurricane is a large storm that starts over warm ocean water. The strong rain from a hurricane can cause floods.

500

What is another name for Fall?


What usually happens during Fall?

Another name for Fall is Autumn.


Fall (or Autumn) is when days are warm, leaves change colors, and leaves fall from trees.

500

What was "The Snow King" in 1899? pg 74

In 1899, there was a enormous blizzard (meaning heavy snowstorm) in Florida.

500

What are some good effects of wind? pg 81

Answers may vary:

Wind can be used to make electricity.

Wind can make wind energy.

500
What are two ways that you can stay safe during severe weather?

Answers may vary:

Find shelter.

Stay inside and away from windows.

Store extra food and water.

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