Weather Basics
Why is the equator hotter?
The sun's rays are hitting it directly.
Can every place on Earthe have storms?
Yes
What do we call the air that surrounds the Earth?
The atmosphere
What storm has rain, lightning, and thunder?
Thunderstorm
How does the sun affect weather?
The sun heats the atmosphere.
What storm has a funnel shape?
Tornado
What are the four parts that influence weather events
Temperature, air pressure, wind, and moisture.
What's a type of storm that forms over water?
Hurricane
What happens to sunlight at the poles?
It gets reflected by snow and ice
What storm is made of ice, snow, and wind?
A blizzard