Clouds
Evaporation
After a couple days, puddles on the sidewalk shrink and disappear. What happens to the water?
The climate we live in
What is the temperate climate?
Cumulonimbus clouds
Which clouds form storms?
Clouds are white.
Clouds are white because they are made out of tiny liquid water drops just like a sprinkler or spray bottle.
The extremely cold climate.
What is the polar climate?
All 3 have strong winds. They can blow away houses.
Hurricanes, tornadoes, and dust storms
Water Cycle
What is it called when water goes from clouds to precipitation to ground to evaporation to clouds?
This climate has lush, green plants all year long.
What is the sub tropical climate?
The wind is coming from the West, where clouds are building.
Will it storm here?
A cloud that looks fluffy and are small to medium sized.
What is a cumulus cloud?
At the equator, the sun’s rays hit the earth straight on, and at the poles, the sun’s rays hit the earth at a slant.
Why is it so much hotter at the equator than at the poles?
Hurricanes and tornadoes have rain, but dust storms don’t.
What's the difference between the 3 wind storms?
Clouds that cover the entire sky, making it look light gray.
What are Stratus clouds?
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How does the temperature change with the seasons?
Causes tornadoes
What happens when hot air mixes with cold air?