Clouds
Thin, wispy clouds that are commonly spread out
What is Cirrus Clouds?
Layer of the atmosphere covers 2% of the atmosphere
What is the Troposphere?
Gold is a...
What is a Conductor?
Heat transfers from direct touch of 2 objects
What is Conduction?
Instrument that measures air pressure...
What is a Barometer?
Clouds that have flat bottoms and are white and fluffy-looking
What are Cumulus Clouds?
A constant weather pattern that stays for a long period of time.
What is Climate?
Oven mitts are...
What is an Insulator?
Waves of heat pass by without direct touch. This is...
What is Radiation?
Temperature is measured by a...
What is a Thermometer?
Clouds that cause thunder
What are Cumulonimbus Clouds?
Combination of sunlight, wind, snow or rain, and temperature in a particular region at a particular time.
What is Weather?
Materials that absorb heat energy...
What are Conductors?
Transfers thermal energy through the flow of particles in a liquid or gas. The movement of the heated material carries energy away from the heat source.
What is Convection?
Instrument that measures precipitation...
What is a Rain Gauge?
Altostratus Clouds are...
What are Clouds in the mid-level of the atmosphere that blankets the sky?
It was sunny in Orlando, Florida for only an hour. This is an example of...
What is Weather?
Silver and Steel are...
What are Conductors?
The Sun gives heat to one side of Earth. This is an example of...
What is Radiation?
An anemometer measures...
What is Wind Speed?
These clouds are fluffy with flat bottoms and are found in the 6,000-20,000 ft elevation range
What are Altocumulus Clouds?
The dry dunes of the Gobi Desert barely get rain. It is sunny and dry for most of the year. This is an example of...
What is Climate?
Cork is an...
What is an Insulator?
Tools that use materials such as mercury or ethanol to measure temperature changes.
What are Liquid Thermometers?
A wind vane is also known as a...
What is a Wind Sock or Wind Sleeve?