Stormy Skies
What is a storm with thunder, lightning and heavy rain?
Thunderstorm
What do we call the shaking of the ground caused by tectonic plates?
An earthquake
What is a large fire that spreads quickly in forests and grasslands?
A wildfire
What do we call too much water covering land where it shouldn’t be?
Floods
What do we call the water that falls from the sky as rain, snow, or hail?
Precipitation
What color are storm clouds before it rains?
Gray or dark
What is the large crack in the ground made by an earthquake called?
A fault
What is frozen rain called?
Hail
What do we call a long time with no rain?
Drought
What do we call the invisible gas that makes up clouds?
Water Vapor
What is a spinning cloud shaped like a funnel that touches the ground?
A tornado
What do scientists use to measure earthquakes?
A seismograph
What do we call a pile of snow that falls from a mountain suddenly?
What is the name of the wall built to stop floods?
A levee or dam
What type of scientist studies weather?
A meterologist
An anemometer
What do we call a giant ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcano?
A tsunami
What tool do scientists use to measure temperature?
What causes a flash flood?
A lot of rain in a short amount of time
What do we call a strong windstorm that blows the top layer of dirt into the air?
Sandstorm
What type of storm has strong winds and forms over warm ocean water?
A hurricane
What safety rule should you follow during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on
What is a storm with strong winds and heavy snow called?
How can people stay safe during a flood?
Move to higher ground and avoid driving in water
What is the name of the bright flash of electricity that happens during a storm?
Lightning