Vocabulary
The pattern of weather in a place over many years
Climate
A tool that measures wind speed
anemometer
July 4th is celebrated during this season
Summer
The 3rd planet from the sun.
Earth
What is a tornado?
A very strong small wind that comes down from thunder clouds.
weather
a tool to measure how much rain has fallen
rain guage
School begins during this season
Summer
Water that collects in the sky. Cumulonimbus for example.
cloud
What is a large storm that starts over warm ocean water?
Hurricane
the movement of water from Earth's surface into the air and back again.
The Water Cycle
a tool to measure temperature
thermometer
It is cool and rainy during this season. It leads to the plants starting to grow again.
Spring
The continent that contains Canada, the United States and Mexico.
North America
Which severe weather type is the hardest to predict?
Tornado
Water that falls to Earth as rain, snow, sleet or hail
Precipitation
a tool that shows the direction of the wind
weather vane
You would expect a blizzard during this season.
Winter
The process that dries up a puddle.
Evaporation.
Which storm do these safety tips go with:
Go to basement or inside room, crouch under stairs or near a wall, stay away from windows and cover your head
Tornado
severe dryness
drought
Scientists who predict the weather
Meterologist
Name one of the seasons during which people might ski.
Winter (snow ski) or Summer (water ski)
This convers about 3/4 of the Earth.
water
Which storm do these safety tips go with?
Move away from the ocean, bring loose objects inside, stay inside and away from windows, store extra food and water in your home.
Hurricane