Water Cycle
What part of the water cycle has rain, snow, sleet, or hail?
Precipitation
What does an anemometer measure?
Wind speed
Flat, gray or black clouds that cover most of the sky
Stratus
It is always sunny in Florida. Florida has a sunny ___________.
Climate
What part of the water cycle turns a gas to liquid?
Condensation
What does a barometer measure?
Air pressure
White, puffy clouds with flat bottoms
Cumulus
This can change everyday.
Weather
What part of the water cycle "collects" rain in larger bodies of water?
Collection
What does a rain gauge measure?
Precipitation/rainfall/rain
High, wispy cloud made of ice crystals
Meteorologists study the weather over 30 years to get a certain location's ______________.
Climate
After a rain, a puddle of water remains on the sidewalk. After a day of sunshine, the puddle is gone. Which process is MOST responsible for the disappearance of the puddle?
Evaporation
What does a thermometer measure?
Temperature
Thunderstorm clouds
Cumulonimbus
Weather conditions over a LONG period of time.
Climate
The water cycle requires energy. The main energy source of the water cycle is the ________.
Sun
What does a wind vane measure?
Wind direction
Name the different names for each level of the sky: High, Middle, Low, all 3 levels
High- cirro
Middle- alto
Low- stratus
All 3 levels- cumulus
Weather conditions over a SHORT period of time.
Weather