Water Cycle
The continuous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth
Water Cycle
A period of ten years
Decade
Scientists who study the weather
Meteorologist
Climate is measured over __________. (how long?)
Many years, decades
What does average mean?
Middle value or overarching
What turns liquid water into water vapor?
The sun's energy
A process through which a liquid changes into a gas
Evaporation
What does wind direction tell meteorologists? (2 things)
Where the wind and weather is coming from
Climate tells us....
The average weather over time
What are the 8 directions wind could come from?
North, east, south, west
Northeast, southeast, northwest, southwest
What stage of the water cycle creates clouds?
Condensation
The condition of the sky and air at a given place and time
Weather
What two seasons will see the most precipitation?
If the weather of the day changes, does it change the climate?
No
What is an example of weather? And why?
a) The average rainfall over 30 years
b) A thunderstorm happening right now
c) The usual temperature in July
d) The type of plants that grow in a desert
B- It is happening right now
What is it called when water goes down the mountain or through an area from its original place?
The average weather pattern of an area over time
Climate
Weather patterns change throughout the year. This is also known as what?
Seasons
How does climate affect the types of plants or animals that live in a place?
Open ended
(ex. It causes them to adapt to their environment.)
Why is there not a southnorth wind?
They are opposites
What are the three steps of the water cycle and what do they do?
Evaporation- Liquid to gas
Condensation- Gas to liquid
Precipitation- Rain/snow/sleet/hail
The process through which a gas changes into a liquid
Condensation
What tool helps you know the temperature outside?
Thermometer
What four properties do meteorologists use to tell the weather?
Temperature, wind, cloud cover, and precipitation
Why is runoff necessary?
The water goes back to the ocean to help fill it.
It prevents flooding.
It keeps the water cycle moving.