Lesson 3
What part of day is the warmest?
Afternoon
When might you see ice on plants?
winter
When can wind take the shape of a cone?
Tornado
What might happen if meterologists couldn't predict weather?
People might not be prepared
What is a weather pattern?
A weather change that repeats over and over
What is it important to track weather?
To keep people safe, to plan activities
What season comes after spring?
Summer
What is a storm with a lot of rain, thunder and lightning?
Thunderstorm
What might you see during a thunderstorm?
Lightning, rain, dark clouds
Where will the water go when the sun heats it?
It will evaporate and go into the air
What is the movement of water from Earth's surface into the air and back again called?
water cycle
When animals go into a deep, sleeplike state they ________
hibernate
A flash of electricity in the sky is _______
lightning
What kind of storm always has heavy rain and strong winds?
A hurricane
What is the water cycle?
When water moves from the Earth's surface into the air and back again
Scientists use tools to _________ weather
measure
What does it mean when animals migrate?
To travel from one place to another and back again
What is a spinning cloud with a cone shape?
Tornado
What is a tip for how you can prepare for a storm?
Get extra food and water
What does condense mean?
When water changes into tiny drops of water
Water can ________ into drops
condense
Migration
A large storm with heavy rain and strong winds is a _____
Hurricane
What is a meteorologist?
A scientist that studies weather