Vocab
A change in weather patterns over many years is called ____ ____.
climate change
True or false: From a biblical view, the earth has had many long ice ages.
false
Would this be in the polar climate zone or tropical climate zone: Antarctica is almost always cold.
polar zone
The condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place is called ____.
weather
A tool that is used to measure temperature.
thermometer
True or false: After the flood ended, the earth's climate changed.
true
Would this be in the polar climate zone or tropical climate zone: Northern Canada does not get much precipitation, and it is mostly snow.
polar zone
Water frozen into tiny crystals that stick together and fall from the sky is ___.
snow
A tool that is used to measure wind speed.
anemometer
How can weather predictions help people?
Can help people plan and be safe.
Would this be in the polar climate zone or tropical climate zone: Parts of South America have a dry season and a wet season.
tropical climate zone
Clouds that form close to the ground are called ___.
Name the 3 parts of the water cycle.
evaporation, condensation, precipitation
What is one possible reason that climates change?
air pollution, cutting down too many trees or plants, dust storms, volcanos, etc.
Name the 3 climate zones.
polar, temperate, and tropical zone
A storm of strong, swirling winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters is called ____.
hurricane