True or False.
Cumulus clouds are usually white and look like horse's tails.
False
200
What word describes the process of water collecting in the clouds?
condensation
300
Name two parts of the water cycle. Explain both parts.
Evaporation - water collection is heated by the sun and turns from a liquid to a gas, rising to the clouds.
Condensation - collection of water in the clouds.
Precipitation - any form of liquid falling from the sky.
300
List one positive effect of thunderstorms.
Prevents Drought
Waters Plants and Crops
Creates Rainbows
300
What does an anemometer do? Also, describe what it looks like.
An anemometer measures wind pressure and speed.
300
What cloud type often produces tornadoes?
Cumulonimbus
300
What word describes the process of liquid falling form the sky?
precipitation
400
List three parts of the water cycle and explain each part.
Evaporation - water collection is heated by the sun and turns from a liquid to a gas, rising to the clouds.
Condensation - collection of water in the clouds.
Precipitation - any form of liquid falling from the sky.
400
List one negative effect of thunderstorms.
Power Goes Out
Can Cause Flooding
Can Hurt People
400
List three weather instruments and describe what each does.
Thermometer - measures temperatures
Satellite - takes pictures of clouds from space.
Barometer - measures air pressure.
Anemometer - measures wind pressure and speed.
Rain Gauge - measures the amount of rainfall.
400
List three types of clouds and explain what each looks like.