Weather
The _______ of weather are sunlight, temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.
elements
A ______ is a large tropical storm that forms over warm ocean water.
hurricane
An ______ measures how fast the wind is blowing.
The way the water moves from the clouds to the earth and back to the clouds again is called the
_____ _____.
water cycle
How many seasons do we have? Name the seasons.
We have 4 seasons. They are winter, spring, summer and fall.
____ is a cloud that is close to the ground.
Fog
When a lot of rain falls in a short time, there can be a _______.
flood
A _______ measures the temperature of the air.
thermometer
The water cycle includes ________, ________, and ________.
evaporation, condensation and precipitation
During this season the weather begins to warm up, flowers bloom, and many baby animals are born.
spring
A ___________ is heavy rain with lightning and thunder.
thunderstorm
When it has not rained in a long time, a _______ can occur.
drought
The number next to the top of the red line is the temperature. These numbers are called ______.
degrees
When water changes into a gas called water vapor that is called ________.
evaporation
At this time of year, the weather is hot, and the days are long.
summer
A ______ is a very strong windstorm.
tornado
Tiny drops of water attach to dust in the air and form ______.
clouds
There are two types of temperature scales. What type do we use in the United States? What is the other type called?
Fahrenheit/ Celsius
When water evaporates, it changes into a gas called ____ ____.
water vapor
In this season the weather cools, leaves change color and fall from the trees. This season can be known by two names. List the two names.
Fall/ Autumn
_________ form over land mainly in the spring or early summer.
Tornadoes
True or False
When a lot of rain falls in a short period of time, it is called a drought.
False
True or False
If the thermometer reads 90 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature outside will be freezing.
False
What is it called when water changes from a gas to a liquid?
condensation
When animals ________ their body processes slow down. This happens during what season?
hibernate/winter