Precipitation
Water Cycle
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Type of precipitation that starts as snow then passes through a layer of warm air, then falls through a layer of freezing air.
What is sleet?
100
The point in the water cycle where liquid turns to gas.
What is evaporation?
100
The amount of water vapor in the air.
What is humidity?
100
Measures temperatures in degrees.
What is a thermometer?
100
This is the type of air pressure that occurs when clouds CAN form.
What is low air pressure?
200
Precipitation that starts as snow and falls through a layer of air that is below freezing.
What is snow?
200
Water that falls on land that flows to a water source.
What is runoff?
200
The state of atmosphere at a particular place and time.
What is weather?
200
Tool that measures the direction of the wind.
What is a wind vane?
200
If you see a Hurricane Warning, when should you get your kit ready?
ASAP?
300
Type of precipitation that starts as snow but falls through a layer of air that is above freezing so it melts.
What is rain?
300
The point in the water cycle where gas turns to liquid.
What is condensation?
300
The pattern of weather over a long period of time.
What is climate?
300
Tool that measures air pressure.
What is a barometer?
300
This is where the majority of Earth's water is contained.
What is oceans?
400
Type of precipitation that is similar to sleet but the layer of freezing air near the ground is thinner so the water doesn't freeze.
What is freezing rain?
400
Three different types of precipitation.
What are sleet, hail, rain, snow, and freezing rain?
400
The boundary where two different air masses meet.
What is a front?
400
Tool that measures the humidity in the air.
What is hygrometer?
400
Name at least 5 things you may need in a winter storm warning emergency kit.
What are water, flashlight, first aid, cell phone, blankets, cash, food, map, ID, etc...?
500
Type of precipitation that starts as snow then passes through a layer of warm air, then falls through a layer of freezing air
What is sleet?
500
The point in the water cycle where gas turns to liquid.
What is Condensation?
500
A change from the liquid to the gaseous state.
What is evaporation?
500
Tool that measures the wind speed.
What is an anemometer?
500
This is the type of air pressure that occurs when there are clear skies.
What is high air pressure.?
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