Water
What are the two types of water found on Earth?
fresh & salty water
Where can you find ice in nature?
Glacier and Iceberg
What is Earth's atmosphere?
It is a layer of gasses that surrounds Earth.
What does a wind vane measure?
Wind vane shows the direction of the wind.
Where do hurricanes happen?
Around the tropical regions
They begin over an ocean and may move over land.
Where do we find salty water?
Oceans and Seas
When liquid evaporates, what happens to its heat energy?
The liquid gains energy
How does a thermometer measure the weather?
If the air gets hotter, then the liquid moves up the tube. If the air gets colder, then the liquid moves down the tube.
What happens during a thunderstorm?
Heavy winds, strong rain, and lightning.
Where do we fine fresh water?
Give two examples of condensation in our everyday life.
Answers may vary.
What are the types of clouds?
cumulonimbus, cirrus, cumulus, and stratus
What is the measuring unit for a thermometer?
Celsius or Fahrenheit
What is a tornado?
It is a tall, spinning column of air.
What are some ways to conserve water?
Answers may vary
How does water in the ocean become a cloud?
How can we measure weather?
Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.
Imagine your at the beach and the weather is really hot. What is the best way to dress for this day?
Swim suit, shorts, short sleeve shirt
Will you be able to see during a blizzard?
No, the snow blows so fast it is hard to see.
What are the three states of water?
Solid, Liquid, and Gas
What are some examples of precipitation?
Snow, rain, sleet, or hail
What does a rain gauge measure?
It measures rain.
What are some jobs that are affected by the weather?
Answer may vary.
Some examples: farming, building construction
What should we do, if there is a hurricane in our country?
Stay inside, find a space with no windows and doors.