Water Cycle
What is it called when water falls from the sky back to Earths surface?
Precipitation
Instrument used to measure air temperature
thermometer
A rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning
Thunderstorm
Weather warning
The event is occuring
What should you do during a tornado?
Stay in a safe place away from windows.
What is it called when water moves across Earth's surface?
Runoff
Used to measure air pressure
Barometer
An overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal height especially over what is normally dry land.
Flood
Percentage of moisture in the air
Humidity
What should you do during a thunderstorm?
Seek shelter. If no shelter, go in a metal vehicle
Process of solid straight to vapor
Sublimation
A tool used to find humidity
Phychrometer
A long time with no rain
Drought
The pressure of the air on Earth's surface
Air pressure
What should you do if a hurricane is approaching?
Evacuate if recommended otherwise stay inside and prepare for storm surge
When water leaves a plant straight to water vapor
Transpiration
Used to measure wind direction
Wind vane
A funnel-shaped cloud spinning with winds over 72mph
Tornado
Water moving onto Earth's surface due to a hurricane
Storm surge
How to avoid a heart attack during a blizzard
Do not over-exert yourself. (Dont work too hard and stay indoors)
Water moving in Earth's atmosphere
Transportation
Used to measure wind speed
Anemometer
A spinning tropical storm with violent winds
Hurricane
Snow falling on the side of a lake generated by cold dry air passing over warmer water, especially in the Great Lakes region
Lake effect snow
What should you do during a blizzard?
Find shelter and stay inside. Prepare for no power.