Water Cycle
his continuous process describes how water moves through Earth's systems.
the water cycle
A series of blue triangles on a line represents this type of weather front.
Cold Front
what does a Thermometer do?
measure temperature
These fluffy, white clouds often look like cotton balls and usually indicate fair weather.
cumulus clouds
This is water stored beneath Earth's surface in soil and rock.
groundwater
What is the process called when liquid water changes into water vapor?
evaporation
A series of red semicircles on a line represents this type of weather front.
Warm Front
What is a Wind Vane?
A tool used to measure wind direction
Which cloud is associated with fog?
Stratus clouds
What are the four types of precipitation?
Rain, Sleet, Hail, and Snow
This process occurs when water vapor cools and changes into tiny liquid water droplets that form clouds.
condensation
On a weather map, what does the letter H represents
High pressure system
What does a Rain Gauge do?
A tool for measuring the amount of precipitation
These thin, wispy clouds form high in the atmosphere and are made mostly of ice crystals.
cirrus clouds
Which front brings rainy weather and thunderstroms
Cold Front
Plants release water vapor into the atmosphere through this process.
transpiration
On a weather map, what does the letter L represents
Low pressure systems
What is a Barometer?
a tool to measure air pressure
Which type of cloud is most likely to produce a thunderstorm?
cumulonimbus cloud
What type of weather does a warm front bring?
Usually warm, humid. sometimes light rain
After a rainstorm, some water flows over the land while some soaks into the soil. Name the two processes responsible for these different pathways.
runoff (surface water flow) and infiltration
A series of purple semicircles and triangles on a line represents this type of weather front.
occluded front
What is a Sling Psychrometer?
A two thermometer instrument also referred to as a wet dry bulb used to measure humidity
What does the word nimbo or nimbus in a cloud name usually indicate?
Nimbus means “rain”
This type of pressure system usually brings clear skies and dry weather.
high-pressure system