Weather
What is the term for the conditions outside at a particular place and time?
weather
What are the four seasons of the year?
spring, summer, fall, and winter
What is the mixture of gases that surrounds us?
air
What is a storm with strong winds and a lot of snow called?
a blizzard
What do we call the changes in weather throughout the year?
seasons
What type of storm has thunder and lightning?
thunderstorm
What season comes after winter?
spring
Why do we need air?
to breathe
What do we call a storm with very strong winds that forms a funnel shape?
a tornado
What is the term for the study of weather patterns?
meteorology
What do we call the moving air across Earth's surface?
wind
What season is known for flowers blooming?
spring
What do we call the process of water changing from a liquid to a gas?
evaporation
What type of weather event can be destructive?
severe weather
What do we call the regular weather changes in an area?
climate
What is the term for water that falls from the sky?
precipitation
What season is hot and sunny?
summer
What is the closest star to Earth that we see during the day?
the sun
What is a storm with heavy rains and winds called?
a hurricane
How do seasons affect plant growth?
they determine when plants bloom and grow
What is the powerful storm that begins over oceans?
a hurricane
What season comes after summer?
fall
What happens to air when it is heated?
it expands
What do you call a situation where there is a lot of water on land that is not usually underwater?
a flood
What are the signs of upcoming severe weather?
dark clouds, strong winds, and sudden temperature changes