Weather devices
A device that is used to measure temperature
a thermometer
A deep valley with very steep sides
a canyon
The innermost layer of the earth
the inner core
When it is raining outside, at which stage of the water cycle is the water falling down?
Precipitation
What comes after lightening?
Thunder
an device that measures the pressure in the air
barometer
A piece of land surrounded by water
an island
The outermost layer of the Earth
crust
When water is heated, it changes from a liquid into a gas called _________.
Water vapor
What causes rain to fall from the sky?
gravity
A devise that measures humidity in the air
hygrometer
A large raised area of land that can be destructive and constructive. Molten rock comes from with in the earth.
A volcano
Which layer of Earth is made up of molten rock?
The outer core
Water that soaks into the soil is used by plants or stored as groundwater. What is this called?
Infiltration
What do you call an individual who forecasts the weather?
a meteorologist
What do you use to measure amounts of rainfall?
a rain gauge
A large flowing body of water that empties into a sea or an ocean.
a river
Which layer is directly above the inner core?
The outer core
As water vapor rises and cools, it changes into droplets which form clouds, fog, or mist. What is this called?
Condensation
What is the term used to describe snow, sleet, hail, and rain?
Precipitation
What instrument shows the direction of the wind?
a weather vane
A large body of salt water
ocean
Which layer is directly above the outer core?
The mantle
Most of the water that evaporates on earth comes from ______.
Oceans
What is the center of a hurricane called?
The eye