Weather
This is what the air is like at a certain time and place.
(pg. 280)
weather
What gives energy to make the water cycle happen?
the sun
This is the pattern of weather at a place over a long period of time.
This is a collection of water drops or ice crystals in the air.
cloud
This is how hot or cold something is.
(pg. 280)
temperature
The sun's energy heats water and changes into a gas - water vapor. What is this process called?
evaporation
What is the shape of the Earth?
a sphere
These clouds are a low and flat layer in the sky. They can cover most of the sky.
We use this to measure temperature.
thermometer
This happens when water vapor rises and cools. The water vapor changes into liquid water drops and makes clouds.
condensation
Why does the sun's rays hit Earth differently at different places?
(pg. 305)
because of Earth's shape and tilt
These are thin and wispy clouds high in the sky.
cirrus clouds
This is water that falls from the atmosphere.
precipitation
After water enough water condenses into clouds, it falls back to Earth as...
precipitation
Compare the climates of Korea and Antarctica.
Antarctica: cold, dry
Korea: warmer, wet and dry
These clouds are white and puffy clouds with flat bottoms. They can bring thunderstorms if they become dark.
cumulus clouds
What are 4 things we can use to describe the weather?
air temperature, precipitation, wind, air pressure
Name two types of precipitation.
rain, hail, sleet, snow...
This is the line through the center of a spinning object
axis
This is a stratus cloud that forms near the ground.
fog