WATER CYCLE
This process happens when liquid water turns into water vapor.
What is evaporation?.
This is an example of precipitation
ANY
This storm is known for strong winds that can damage buildings.
hurricane or tornado
This instrument measures humidity.
hygrometer
True or False: Water disappears during the water cycle.
False
This part of the water cycle happens when water vapor cools and turns back into liquid.
What is condensation
Areas near this type of body of water tend to get the most precipitation.
Ocean
This happens when heavy rain causes water levels to rise too high.
What is flooding?
This weather tool measures air temperature
thermometer
What usually happens to rainwater after it falls to the ground?
It can soak into the ground, run into rivers/lakes, or evaporate again
This part of the water cycle happens when water falls from clouds to Earth.
What is precipitation
Choose all that can happen during a thunderstorm.
What are lightning strikes, flooding, and strong winds?
This weather event can cause heavy snow that closes roads and schools.
Snow storm
This weather tool measures how much rain has fallen?
Rain gauge
What helps water evaporate— the Sun or the Moon?
Sun
What is it called when water turns into vapor and goes up
Evaporation
Which type of precipitation falls as small pieces of ice from the sky
hail
Name two ways to stay safe during hazardous weather.
staying indoors, avoiding windows, listening to weather alerts, or seeking shelter?
This weather tool measures the direction of the wind
Wind Vane
Does rain come from the ground or from clouds?
Clouds
What powers the whole water cycle
The sun
Is rain a solid or a liquid?
liquid
This storm forms over warm ocean water and can cause strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding.
hurricane
This weather tool measures the wind speed
Anemometer
True or False: Snow is part of the water cycle.
True