Lesson 1: Water and Weather
What is Earth MOSTLY covered with?
Water
What happens to the temperature the higher up you go in the atmosphere?
It gets colder.
What is the word for the measure of how hot or cold something is?
Temperature
What is the name of the storm that has thunder, lighting, and precipitation?
Thunderstorm
What is the name of the layer of air that surrounds the whole planet?
Atmosphere
What is it called when water turns from a liquid to a gas, and then goes up into the atmosphere?
Evaporation
How many different seasons are there?
Four
What type of water do hurricanes form over?
Warm
What is the condition of the atmosphere at a certain time called?
Weather
What is it called when water vapor turns from a gas back into a liquid when it gets cold?
Condensation
What is temperature measured with?
A Thermometer
Which storm is shaped like a funnel and spins around?
Tornado
What is the amount of moisture (or water vapor) in the air called?
Humidity
What is one type of precipitation?
What is air pressure measured with?
A Barometer
What can a drought cause?
Sandstorm (Also acceptable: Duststorm)
What are clouds made of?
Water (Also acceptable: Dust)
What causes water to change from a liquid to a gas?
Heat from the Sun
Can scientists measure weather from outer space?
Yes - with weather satellites
What is one way to stay safe during a thunderstorm?
Go inside (Also acceptable: Stay away from windows, Do not hold metal, Do not swim)