The Water Cycle
What is it called when the water on earth turns into a gas and rises back into the sky?
evaporation
Which type of cloud is fluffy and white, small to medium sized, and typically out when there is nice weather?
Cumulus
If you were to plan a ski vacation out of state for either Christmas break or February break, what weather information would you gather about those locations in order to make your choice?
- What temperatures are typical there in December and in February?
- What are the typical snowfall amounts there in Dec. and Feb.?
Phil loves warm weather and hiking in lush, green forests. What climate would you suggest that Phil visit on his vacation?
Tropical or Mild climate- these climate zones have warm temperatures and lots of plant life. Tropical climates would be warm all year round, but possibly rainy!
What is a natural disaster?
A natural disaster is an event in nature that can be dangerous to living things (landslide, tornado, hurricane, flood, wildfire, earthquake).
What is the name for rain, snow, sleet, hail, etc?
precipitation
Which type of cloud is flat and light gray and covers the whole sky?
Stratus
If you met someone from another country, what questions might you ask to figure out what climate they are from?
What are your summers and winters like?
What kind of animals or plants live in your area?
How much rain do you get?
Is the air dry or humid?
How does the temperature change over the seasons?
Otto was on vacation when he saw an animal with very thick fur or blubber. What climate could he have been in?
Polar or temperate because those climate zones have cold winters where an animal would need extra fur or blubber to stay warm and survive.
What is the name of a windstorm that starts as a smaller storm over the ocean?
Hurricane
What happens to puddles on the sidewalk as they shrink and disappear?
The liquid water in the puddle slowly evaporates over time and turns into a gas and rises into the air.
Which type of cloud covers the whole sky, is dark gray, and usually causes storms underneath?
Why is it so much hotter near the equator, than it is near the North or South Poles?
At the equator, the sun's rays hit the earth straight on. At the poles, the sun's rays hit the earth at a slant, meaning the heat and energy from the sun's rays are more spread out.
Which climate zone is found closest to the equator?
Tropical
What is the name for a type of windstorm that is shaped like a funnel and happens with little warning?
If water is clear, why do clouds look white? What would it feel like to fall through a cloud?
Which type of cloud is fluffy and very tall and causes rain to fall underneath?
Cumulonimbus
What is it called when precipitation like rain, collects and gathers together into a pond or ocean?
Accumulation
In the desert climate, animals don't ____ because they would lose water.
Animals don't pant.
What type of windstorm moves large amounts of dirt and sand?
Dust storm
Where do clouds come from?
Clouds start as liquid water on the ground. As time passes the water evaporates into a gas and rises up into the air. When the gas rises high enough, it condenses back into small droplets of water, and forms a cloud.
Which storm cloud can cause rain to last all day?
Stratonimbus, because the clouds are very wide so they spend a long time over one area.
What kind of cloud might you see during a tornado?
Choose two climates (temperate, polar, tropical, Mild or desert) and name a state or country located there.
Responses will vary.
What does a construction engineer do?
A construction engineer uses Science to design, plan, and build structures, such as buildings.