Vocabulary
What is water as gas called?
Water vapor
What do meteorologists do?
Predict the weather
What is evaporation?
When liquid water turns into water vapor
What is condensation?
water vapor turns to a liquid (happens in cloud)
What is the water cycle?
How water changes state from liquid to gas to solid; how water is recycled throughout the earth
What is a scientist called who predicts the weather?
meteorologist
What instruments do meteorologists use to predict the weather?
How does surface area affect evaporation?
the greater the surface area, the more evaporation that will occur
Where does condensation happen?
on a cool/cold surface
What is precipitation?
liquid or solid water coming from clouds, rain/snow/hail
What does a thermometer measure in terms of weather?
temperature
What is a weather forecast?
a prediction of the upcoming weather
How does location affect evaporation?
More sun or higher temperature leads to faster evaporation
What did we make in part 5 of the experiment?
a condensation chamber
dams, oceans, rivers, etc.
What does a rain gauge measure?
How much it rains in centimeters
What do meteorologists send into the sky to collect weather data?
weather ballon
In part 2, why did the water on paper towel in the cup with the lid not evaporate?
the water vapor couldn't escape
Give 2 examples on condensation
side of glass of a cold drink, steam on a mirror, your breath on a cold day, clouds, dew on the grass
sun and wind
What does a wind vane measure?
the direction of the wind
Why is it important to know what the weather will be?
to prepare for events, know what to wear for the day, and stay safe during dangerous weather
True or false: Water only evaporates when its hot.
Air movement (wind) increases evaporation.
False.
True.
Where does condensation happen in the water cycle?
clouds
Explain the statement "Water is in constant motion on earth"
Water is always moving through the water cycle