Climate
The weather of an area over a long period of time.
What is climate?
This is a type of storm that is described as an extremely fast moving funnel of wind.
What is a tornado?
This is the temperature, humidity, and precipitation of a certain area on average for 30 years or more.
What is climate?
One four letter word that describes Thermal Energy
What is heat?
A tool that measures the amount of rain that fell
What is a rain gage?
When a liquid becomes a gas such as a puddle drying up.
What is evaporation?
This is a large storm with 74 mph or more wind speed; and it causes much damage to a large area.
What is a hurricane?
When a gas becomes a liquid such as what you see on a glass of iced tea or in a cloud
What is condensation?
An electrical discharge that happens between clouds, or between a cloud and earth. This is the most dangerous part of a thunderstorm.
What is lightning?
This climate is warm, has heavy rainfall, and is near the equator such as a rain forests.
What is a tropical climate?
Tiny droplets of water collide around a piece of dust; these cling together to form visible shapes in the sky.
What are clouds?
This is one of many practical ways to protect yourself from the sun's harsh rays
What is sunglasses, OR a hat, OR sunscreen, OR umbrella, OR long sleeves. (NOT: stay indoors, because that is not practical)
Name one of the 3 factors that affect climate
What are latitude, elevation, and closeness to bodies of water?
A heavy precipitation that falls when there is usually during a major storm.
What is hail?
The place where freshwater is stored underground.
What is an aquifer?
This is the sudden rising of water levels during a storm caused by winds blowing water. It is responsible for most of the damage during a hurricane.
What is storm surge?