Cloud Types
This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and found high in the sky.
Cirrus
Precipitation that falls as frozen water from clouds in winter.
Snow
A large body of air with similar temperature and moisture characteristics.
An air mass
A severe winter storm with strong winds and heavy snow.
Blizzard
People burn this type of fuel, which releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Fossil Fuel
These clouds are large, white, and puffy, often seen on sunny days
Cumulus
Rain that freezes before it hits the ground.
Sleet
This type of front occurs when warm air moves over cold air.
A warm front
A rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.
Tornado
Cutting down too many trees changes the climate because fewer trees remove this from the air.
Carbon Dioxide
This gray, layered cloud covers the sky like a blanket and can bring light rain or drizzle.
Stratus
Small balls of ice that form in strong updrafts inside thunderstorms.
Hail
This front can produce thunderstorms and sudden weather changes when cold air pushes under warm air.
A cold front
A tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters.
Hurricane
Using this type of energy instead of coal or gas reduces pollution and climate change.
Renewable energy (Solar or Wind)
This tall, dense cloud can produce thunderstorms, hail, or tornadoes.
Cumulonimbus
This form of precipitation occurs when water vapor condenses directly on surfaces.
Dew
Name two things meteorologists watch to predict how fronts will affect local weather.
Temperature changes and wind patterns (or precipitation)
A long period of unusually dry weather that can harm crops.
Drought
Name one way water pollution can affect the climate or weather.
Warmer oceans create stronger storms, or pollution changes the water cycle
Name two ways that clouds help predict the weather.
Observing cloud type and movement, and predicting precipitation or storms?
Explain how air temperature determines whether precipitation is rain, snow, or sleet.
cold air = snow, freezing rain = sleet, warm air = rain
Explain how the movement of air masses creates storms.
When warm and cold air meet, the warm air rises, causing clouds, precipitation, and sometimes severe weather
Name two safety precautions you should take during a tornado or hurricane.
Go to a safe shelter, stay indoors, and avoid windows
Explain one action people can take to reduce human impact on the climate.
Reducing fossil fuel use, planting trees, conserving water, or using renewable energy