Weather & Clouds
This is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere in a given area.
weather
This type of storm forms over warm, tropical water and has winds over 74 mph.
Hurricane
Where did early astronomers believe the Earth was in the solar system?
center
Phases of the moon are caused by this
moon’s position relative to Earth and the sun
What is the outermost layer of the earth?
Crust
Fluffy, white clouds with flat bottoms that usually indicate fair weather.
Cumulus Clouds
Most tornadoes form from this type of weather event.
Thunderstorms
We now know the center of our solar system is this.
sun
Earth’s axial tilt causes this to happen.
seasons
What is the inner most layer of the earth?
inner core
These clouds are smooth and gray, covering the whole sky, and often bring light rain or drizzle.
What are stratus clouds?
Lightning always comes before this sound in a storm.
Thunder
This planet is closest to the sun and looks like our moon.
Mercury
Highest tidal ranges happen during these phases of the moon.
Full and New Moon
Where are most earthquakes and volcanos located?
At the boundaries of plates (faults)
High pressure air masses are usually associated with these conditions.
clear skies and light winds
This happens when there are extreme amounts of participation and the banks of rivers overflow.
Flooding
These planets are called terrestrial planets.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
The reflection of sunlight off the moon’s surface causes this.
Moon phases
What type of rock is made from a layer of sediment cemented together?
sedimentary
When these clouds grow large and dark on the bottom, they can produce thunderstorms.
cumulonimbus clouds
This happens when there is very little precipitation over a long period of time.
Drought
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
The moon has no atmosphere or water, which means it cannot support this
Life
What type of rock is changed by heat and pressure?
Metamorphic