Weather
Severe Weather
Clouds
Weather Tools
Water Cycle
Tricky Precipitation
20
I am something that can change day to day outside.
Weather
20
What is it called when we see rain, thunder, and lightning?
Thunderstorm
20
Big, fluffy, bright white clouds usually indicates good weather
Cumulus
20
I measure the direction of wind.
Weather Vane or Sock
20
Another name for rain, snow, hail.
Precipitation
20
This can be considered a type of low-lying cloud making it difficult to see.
Fog
40
You check this to help decide what you are going to where today.
Sun 50°F Mon 52°F Tue 60°F
Weather Forecast
40
A powerful burst of electricty that can happen during a thunderstorm.
Lightning
40
Big gray or white blanket clouds spread all over the sky are called _______.
Stratus
40
Curious about how much rain fell in a certain period of time? Use me to measure it.
Rain Gauge
40
When water in a puddle gets warmed up by the Sun, it _______________.
Evaporates
40
The drizzle equivalent of snow -- very light snow that isn't strong enough to accumulate.
Flurries
60
The blanket of air that surrounds Earth is called the ______________.
Atmosphere
60
This can flood and damage homes due to strong winds and rain usually starting in the ocean and moving towards coastline cities.
Hurricane
60
High, wispy white clouds found on good weather days.
Cirrus
60
If you have a fever or to measure the temperature of the air or water, use me.
Thermometer
60
When water evaporates (turns into a gas after being heated up) it is now ________________.
Water Vapor
60
Name 3 words to describe types of rain.
Mist(y), drizzle, sprinkle, showers, downpour
80
I am a scientist that predicts the forecast.
Meteorologist
80
These might happen during a severe thunderstorm. They appear as a a rotating winds going down from the clouds in a funnel until they touch the ground.
Tornado
80
Storm clouds are called __________.
Cumulonimbus
80
What does an anemometer measure?
Wind Speed
80
Which is NOT part of the water cycle?
A. evaporation
B. condensation
C. participation
D. precipitation
C. Participation
80
When snow falls and collects on the ground what is this called in the water cycle?
Accumulation
100
An area's _________ refers to its weather conditions over a long period of time.
Climate
100
This cloud tells you a thunderstorm is on its way. It could involve heavy rain and hail.
Cumulonimbus
100
You feel this when it is hot and there is moisture in the air
Humidity
100
A set of equipment that measures temperature and other weather information. They normally take these measurements automatically several times a day.
Weather Station
100
What is it called when water vapor starts to cool down and collect together on the lid of a cup or on the grass in the morning.
Condensation
100
Snow that begins to melt as it reaches the ground, but doesn't melt completely.
Sleet