Water Cycle
What is natures way of recycling water called?
The Water Cycle.
Stratus Clouds.
_____ is the state of the air at a certain place and time.
Weather.
This is the most common type of storm.
Thunderstorm.
Where should you go during a tornado, if you are located in a house(if possible)?
Basement
What is the process of water changing into an invisible gas called water vapor called?
Evaporation.
Cumulus Clouds
Meteorologists.
This is a spinning cloud that is in a funnel shape.
Tornado
Where should you go during a tornado if you are in a school or public building?
Lowest level of the building away from doors and windows.
These are thin, feathery clouds that appear high in the sky; They are a sign that rain or snow is on the way!
Cirrus Clouds
These are instruments that show the wind direction.
Wind vane.
Large powerful storm that occurs over a body of water.
Hurricane/Tropical Storm.
What happen most frequently in April through June in the United States?
Tornadoes.
____ is the process of water vapor turning into water droplets.
Condensation.
This kind of cloud forms on the earth's surface.
This measures wind speed.
Anemometer.
_____ is water overflow that is caused by large amounts of rainfall.
Flood
What should you do if you are in a car during a tornado?
Stay in your car, secured into your seat belt, and put your head down below the window–covering it with your hands or a blanket if you have one.
This kind of water is found underground.
Groundwater.
These tall, dark clouds indicate thunderstorms with heavy rain and strong winds.
Cumulonimbus Clouds
____ is the weather of a place over a long period of time.
Climate.
This is an alternative name for a hurricane.
Typhoon.
What is the scale used to rate the damage and speed of tornadoes?