Clouds
This type of cloud is white and fluffy.
Cumulus
Water always flow in this direction.
Down hill
Scientists that study weather are called ____.
meteorologist
The gas form of water.
Water vapor.
This type of cloud is like a blanket across the sky.
Stratus
When water is heated it ___________. (expands or contracts)
Expands
This is the tool used to measure temperature.
Thermometer.
True or False. Clouds are condensation.
True
Clouds are made up of __________________.
Tiny water droplets.
A material that soaks up water is _____________. A sponge is an example of an object that has this property.
Absorbant
This tool measures rainfall.
Rain guage
The change from liquid to gas.
Evaporation
A storm with this type of cloud tends to be strong, but short lasting.
Cumulonimbus
Water freezes at this temperature. (celsius)
0 degrees celsius
True or false. Clouds cannot help you predict the weather.
False
Two examples of precipitation.
Rain, snow, sleet, etc.
Rainstorms from this cloud type tends to be longer lasting.
Stratonimbus.
When water is cooled, it _______. (expands/ contracts)
contracts
True or false. Weather is the conditions outside right now.
True
The change from vapor to liquid droplets.
condensation