Clouds
This word means high or deep when added to the name of a cloud.
Alto
Frozen water is called...
Ice
anything that takes up space and has weight is called...
matter
The ability to do work.
energy
Any form of water which falls from the sky is called...
precipitation
This word added to a cloud means watch out for rain.
Nimbus
Water in its gaseous state is called...
water vapor
The three states of matter are...
solids, liquids, and gases
The push or pull on an object
force
The 4 types of precipitation are...
rain, snow. hail, sleet
This word means curly, and the clouds named this are usually very high in the sky.
Cirrus
another name for hot water vapor.
steam
The smallest piece of a substance that is still the same substance is called...
a molecule
the force that draws things down toward the center of the earth.
gravity
Scientists that study weather are called...
Meteorologist
These clouds are thick layers of clouds that look like a blanket.
Stratus
Water is made up of these two types of atoms.
(2) hydrogen and (1) oxygen
these make up molecules
atoms
Potential energy
The temperature where water condenses is called the...
dew point
These puffy clouds are called thunderheads when they become thick, heavy, and dark.
Cumulus
the fraction of the earth covered in water
3/4 (75%)
Molecules in this state of matter are the fastest moving molecules.
gases
Potential energy and moving energy
a large body of air that has the same temperature and humidity.
air mass