When rain falls to the earth, this is an example of
____________
precipitation
100
frozen raindrops
sleet
100
High level clouds that are thin and wispy. *Most common type of cloud. Usually means pleasant weather
cirrus
100
air movement caused by differences in pressure.
wind
100
the average weather conditions over a long period of time
climate
200
when gas, such as water vapor, turns into a liquid, is called
___________
condensation
200
water leaving clouds in various forms
precipitation
200
Low level clouds that are usually dark. Usually comes 12-24 hours before Rain or Snow storm
stratus
200
three factors for deteremining weather are :
_________, ___________, _________
humidity, clouds, and precipitation
200
the state of the atmosphere
weather
300
the changing of liquid to a gas ____________
evaporation
300
ice that forms in layers and then falls to the ground
hail
300
small round white puffs that appear in large rows. *Fair, but cold weather.
cumulus
300
heavy rainstorm with thunder and lightning
thunderstorm
400
The process where water collects on the Earth
accumulation
400
True or false:
Clouds are always made of ice crystals
False. They can also be made of water droplets
400
A special cloud that is on ground level
fog
400
An expert in the study of weather
meterologist
400
which of the following is an example of being safe in a tornado:
A) riding your bike
B) running to the police station
c) taking cover in your basement
d) sitting with your hand over your head next to a window
c.
500
the repeated movement of water through the environment in different forms
water cycle
500
True or false:
Rain mostly starts off as ice crystals.
True.
500
“Thunderstorm” clouds. Associated with heavy rain, snow, hail, and lightning.