Water Cylce
What is the process where liquid water changes into gas?
Evaporation
What kind of precipitation is frozen water vapor that forms ice crystals?
Snow
What happens to temperature as elevation increases?
It gets colder.
What tool do we use to measure temperature?
Thermometer
Define “precipitation.”
Water falling from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail
What process forms clouds in the sky?
Condensation
Which tool measures air pressure?
Barometer
Which climate zone is closest to the equator?
Tropical Zone
What do scientists use to make predictions about the weather?
Weather data/observations
Define “climate.”
The average weather over a long period of time
What is the continuous movement of water on Earth called?
The Water Cycle
Which tool measures rainfall?
Rain Gauge
Which climate zone has 4 distinct seasons?
Temperate Zone
A Hygrometer measures what?
Measures Humidity
Define “weather.”
The condition of the atmosphere at a given time and place.
Acceptable Answer: Day to Day condition; sunny/rainy
What is the process in which water moves through a plant?
Transpiration
Which type of precipitation forms when raindrops freeze on their way down?
Sleet
Which climate zone is coldest year-round?
Polar Zone
What is a radar used for?
Used for tracking storms and Precipitation
Define “condensation.”
Water vapor changing to liquid
Name the 4 main stages of the water cycle that we have discussed in class.
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, and runoff
Which tool shows wind direction?
Wind Vane
What two factors mostly affect climate?
Latitude and Elevation
What is the study of weather called?
Meteorology
Where does Water in the water cycle go?
Into the atmosphere to then be recycled again.