Cool Clouds
Name at least 3 different kinds of precipitation
Rain, Snow, Sleet, Hail
This morning there was a puddle in my driveway. A few hours later it was gone. What happened to the water?
Evaporation - It became water vapor and rose into the sky.
Weather or Climate?
Short term, only describes a single day or moment
Weather
A tool to measure temperature is called...
Thermometer
These clouds are white, fluffy, and puffy.
Cumulus Clouds
What is it called when water falls from the sky as rain or snow?
Precipitation
Weather or Climate?
Changes slowly. In New Jersey, it changes with the seasons.
Climate
A person who predicts the weather is called a...
Meteorologist
These clouds are flat and grey, and sometimes bring rain or snow.
Stratus Clouds
What is it called when water gathers in rivers, lakes, oceans, or other bodies of water?
Accumulation
Weather or Climate?
"Wow, it sure is rainy today!"
Weather
The Beaufort Scale measures...
Wind Speed
These clouds are high in the sky, white and wispy.
Usually they have no precipitation.
Cirrus Clouds
What is it called when water vapor cools down and forms a cloud?
Condensation
Weather or Climate?
"In the rain forest it rains almost every day!"
Climate
When reading a forecast, why are there two temperatures listed for each day?
Example: High 43 Low 31
Temperature changes throughout the day. The high temperature is the hottest it might be that day, and the low temperature is the coldest it might be that day.
Condensation - Water vapor condenses and forms a cloud.
Name all 4 steps of the water cycle in order. You can start with any step you want
Precipitation, Accumulation, Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation...
Name a place where the climate always stays the same.
What could happen if the climate changed in that place?
Desert, Antarctica, etc.
Animals/plants could die, landscape could change, people living nearby may have to move or adapt.
What is one way to stay safe/protected against extreme weather?
Your answer might vary depending on what you researched!
Answers vary depending on what Extreme Weather you researched.