What is Weather?
Severe Storms
Water Cycle
Clouds
100
____________________ refers to the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.
Weather
100
WILD CARD: Howl like a wolf
100
The following is a picture of the 
Water Cycle
100
Clouds typically form in what layer of the atmosphere?
Troposphere
200
These form when energy leaves an air parcel and enters the surrounding atmosphere
Clouds
200
Water falling from clouds is called __________________.
precipitation
200
How much of Earth's water is Saltwater? How much is Freshwater?
Salt = 75% Fresh = 25%
200
WILD CARD: Spin an imaginary Hula Hoop
Weirdos
300
WILD CARD: Do your best Mr. Thornton impression
I'm offended all over the place
300
Name 3 types of precipitation?
rain, snow, sleet or hail
300
The stage of the water cycle that produces clouds
Condensation
300
What can affect the size of a storm?
Energy from the sun, available water for evaporation, and wind speeds
400
What do we call scientists who study weather?
Meteorologists
400
How are hurricanes formed?
LOTS of warm water evaporating
400
The stages of the water cycle powered by the sun
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation (must have all 3)
400
The larger the temperature difference between the air parcel and the surrounding air temperature, the ________ the cloud will be
Larger
500
Name two actual weather instruments.
barometer, thermometer...
500
When air is cooled to its dew point near the ground, it forms a stratus cloud called __________________.
fog
500
WILD CARD: Lets hear your best british accent
The queen would be proud
500
How do clouds form?
Hot air from the surface containing water vapor rises, cools, and condenses