Weather
How can weather predictions help people?
By helping them plan and be prepared.
Is climate for a short period of time or long?
Long
List 3 examples of severe weather.
Drought, flood, tornado, hurricane, thunderstorm, blizzard
How many types of clouds are there?
4
What are the 3 main climate zones?
What type of precipitation is made up of tiny frozen water crystals that stick together and fall from the sky?
Snow
According to the biblical worldview, when did Earth’s climate change?
After the Flood
What type of severe weather involves heavy winds, thunder, lightening, and heavy rain?
Thunderstorm
Name the 4 types of clouds.
Stratus, Cirrus, Cumulus, Fog
What type of precipitation falls in the polar zone?
Snow and ice
What is weather?
The condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place.
What is climate?
The pattern of weather in an area for a long period of time.
What type of storm has strong, swirling winds, heavy rain, and forms over warm ocean waters?
Hurricanes
What type of clouds form close to the ground?
Fog
Which climate zone is located near the equator?
Tropical
According to the biblical worldview, have we had many or few long ice ages?
Few
What is climate change?
A change in weather patterns over many years.
What should you do if you see an area that is flooded?
Stay away or move to a higher, safer location.
When cumulus clouds look large, tall, and dark, what kind of weather is probably coming?
Stormy weather.
What seasons happen in the temperate zone?
Spring, summer, winter, and fall
How do the sun and atmosphere affect weather?
The sun heats the earth. The atmosphere protects the earth from being too hot or too cold.
What are some reasons for climate change?
Air pollution. Cutting down too many trees or plants. Changes in the sun's energy.
What type of severe weather happens most often?
Thunderstorms
What is a cloud made up of?
very tiny water droplets or ice crystals
Which climate zone means "in the middle"?
Temperate