Weather Basics
Types of Storms
100

Why is the equator hotter?

The sun's rays are hitting it directly.

100

Can every place on Earthe have storms?

Yes

200

What do we call the air that surrounds the Earth?

The atmosphere

200

What storm has rain, lightning, and thunder?

Thunderstorm

300

How does the sun affect weather?

The sun heats the atmosphere.

300

What storm has a funnel shape?

Tornado

400

What are the four parts that influence weather events 

Temperature, air pressure, wind, and moisture.

400

What's a type of storm that forms over water?

Hurricane

500

What happens to sunlight at the poles?

It gets reflected by snow and ice

500

What storm is made of ice, snow, and wind?

A blizzard