WEATHER
There are several factors that we experience here on Earth. What is defined as the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere?
Humidity
The main types of precipitation include rain, sleet, snow, and hail. What is the term used to describe precipitation in the form of ice crystals that fall from the sky to the Earth's surface?
Snow
The climate in Florida is mainly hot and humid. It frequently rains and is seldom very cold. Which factors determine the climate in an area?
Latitude, distance from water, and elevation.
which of the following is the result of a decrease in air pressure?
Increase in precipitation
John's mom did her very best to explain the term weather to him for a science quiz. What is most likely the definition that John's mom gave him?
The condition of the atmosphere at at certain time and place.
Describe how hail forms.
Rain drops in clouds are caught in updrafts, and freeze and this repeats until the hail ball is heavy enough to fall to Earth.
What are the 2 characteristics used to distinguish between different environments such as deserts, mountains, and swamps?
Temperature and Humidity
Which factors has the least effect on the water cycle?
source of the water
Which weather tool is used to measure the speed of wind?
Anemometer
Jamalyla observed the thermometer posted on her classroom window which read 23 degrees Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit). Her teacher announced they would not be able to go outside for recess because of the precipitation falling. Which type of precipitation was most likely occurring at the time?
Hail
List the following environments (desert, swamp, tundra, mountain, ) from least to the greatest amount of humidity?
desert tundra mountain swamp
Which term describes a factor that affects the water cycle due to the weight of the air?
Air pressure
Which of the following weather conditions would you expect to see on a sunny day?
High pressure, low humidity, cirrus clouds
A Group of tourists were on an outing when they noticed that precipitation began to fall. The air temperature was 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).What type of precipitation did they most likely see?
Snow
What is and area of low-land that is permanently saturated, or filled with water and is flled with trees and plants?
Swamp
Where does most of the evaporation in the water cycle take place?
over the ocean
Wendy heard the meteorologist announce on the weather report that the barometer showed high air pressure. What type of weather should she expect that day?
sunny and clear
Good Weather
Happy
Explain the difference between sleet and rain.
Sleet is a mix of snow and water.
Rain is falling water from the clouds.
Deserts receive very little precipitation, have very little cloud cover, and are often very hot. In which climate zone would you most likely find a desert?
Temperate Zone
Leslie read the following statement about reservoirs as they relate to the water cycle:
"The oceans, glaciers and ice caps, lakes, and the atmosphere are some examples of reservoirs."
What is the best definition for the term reservoir?
Places where water is 'stored' or where it stays for some period of time