Vocabulary
What is a storm?
a disturbance in the atmosphere with a lot of wind
What affects the weather?
water
What are the 4 seasons?
winter, spring, summer, fall
True or False: Thunderstorms only happen in New Jersey
False
What is a flood?
an overflow of water that spreads over dry land and causes damage
What is a tornado?
a large mass of swirling winds
oceans
Can we predict weather?
What do hurricanes form over?
the ocean
What is weather?
condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place
What is precipitation?
water leaving the clouds
How much of the Earth's surface is water?
three-fourths
True
What are the 3 things thunderstorms have?
Lightening
Thunder
Heavy rain
the blanket of air that wraps around the planet
What is evaporate?
when liquid changes to gas
What is the movement of water called?
the water cycle
What can weather affect?
what we wear, what we do, where/how we live
Can you prepare for a hurricane?
yes
What is humidity?
the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere
What is barometric pressure?
What are the 3 main processes of water cycle?
Precipitation, Evaporation, Condensation
Name three weather instruments
satellites, barometer, thermometer
True or False: Hurricanes, tornado, drought, and floods aren't very dangerous
false