Vocabulary
A hurricane is:
a strong storm with heavy rain and winds that blow in a circle
Maya says that it is windy. What does that mean?
air is moving in a strong way
What should you do to prepare for severe weather?
-create a safety plan
- make sure you have food and water
-listen for warnings and announcements
etc.
What is the coldest season?
Winter
The sun provides:
energy, light, heat
Temperature is:
a measure of how hot or cold something is
What words can be used to describe weather?
hot, cold, cloudy, sunny, windy, calm, rainy, icy, etc.
During a thunderstorm, Anna tells her mom she wants to stand outside to get a better look at the weather. What should her mom tell her?
That she should stay inside because she should never be outside in severe weather.
During which season do flowers bloom?
Spring
Tim decides to conduct an experiment. He takes ice cream outside. He leaves one ice cream in the sun and one in the shade. He observes that both melted, but the one in the sun melted faster. What is the most likely reason for this?
The sun could shine directly on the ice cream, and its energy could melt it more quickly.
Severe weather is:
dangerous weather conditions
What is precipitation and what is an example that can be seen often in Florida?
Precipitation is water that falls from the sky.
Rain
What things should you avoid during severe weather?
Avoid open spaces, stay out of water, do not stand under trees, and stay indoors.
During which season are there more hours of daylight?
Summer
If you leave a cup of water out for 4 days and come back to an empty cup, what most likely happened?
The water evaporated.
A season is:
The 4 seasons are:
a time of year
Spring, Summer, Fall/Autumn, Winter
Luna thinks that the weather is usually hotter at night. Mia says that she disagrees and believes its cooler at night. Who do you agree with and why?
Mia is correct, the temperature is cooler at night. At night, the sun is not shining on our part of Earth.
Ben thinks that hurricanes are not a big deal. Miguel disagrees and says that hurricanes can cause destruction. Who do you agree with and why?
Miguel- hurricanes can destroy houses, make trees fall, cause outdoor furniture to move a great distance, make cars flip, etc. depending on the category.
During which season are there fewer hours of daylight?
Winter
Water in an _____ container will evaporate, while water in a _____ container will not evaporate.
open
closed
Evaporation is:
a process through which a liquid changes into a gas
It is 78 degrees Monday, 76 degrees Tuesday, and 72 degrees Wednesday. What pattern can be made from these temperatures?
It was in the 70s OR the temperature was above 71 degrees all three days OR it was 4 degrees hotter on Tuesday than Wednesday, etc.
Compare and contrast hurricanes and tornadoes.
Compare: both severe weather, strong storms, winds that blow, destruction to land
Contrast: hurricanes form above warm ocean water, tornadoes form over land, tornadoes are most common on flat plains
Seasons are caused by:
the orbit and tilt of the Earth around the Sun
Which star is closest to Earth?
the sun