Storms
What is a storm?
An unusual weather disturbance
Give the term for the document that outlines how a country should be governed.
constitution
foot
Which plant has a climbing stem?
vine
thermometer
measures temperature
What is a hurricane?
a large tropical storm with heavy rain and strong winds that is formed in warm waters
Who is the leader in a republic government?
president
mouse
mice
Plants need several things in order to survive. Name any FOUR.
water, sun, oxygen, carbon dioxide, proper temperature, minerals, enough space
measures wind direction only
wind vane
How do all storms start?
when warm moist air rises
In a democracy, you have several freedoms. Name any three.
Freedom to vote
Freedom of speech
Freedom of elections (political parties)
Freedom to join any religion
child
children
What are TWO stimuli that plants respond to?
water, light, gravity
barometer
measures air pressure
Why are hurricanes named?
so they can be identified and tracked
What type of government does The Bahamas have?
constitutional monarchy
ox
oxen
In which biome would you find cacti?
Explain one adaptation a cactus has that allows it to survive.
desert
a thick stem, long roots, spines or thorns
measures precipitation
rain guage
What is the name of the scale hurricanes are measured on?
How many categories are there?
Saffir Simpson Scale
Five categories
How do sovereigns get their power in a monarchy government?
inherit
echo
echoes
Plants bend towards light as they grow. This is called...
phototropism
psychrometer
measures humidity