Weather
Trees/Leaves
Cycles/Seasons
Clouds
Misc.
100
What type of severe weather is when there isn't enough rain/water fall for a long period of time?
A drought
100
Hardwood
100
Tree Life Cycle: What do all trees start out as?
a seed
100
Cirrus
100
What do we call the air that surrounds the earth?
The atmosphere
200
What is the name of someone who studies the weather?
a meteorologist
200
Conifer
200
Tree Life Cycle: During which stage can a tree produce its own seeds, flowers, or fruit?
Adult stage
200
What are the 4 types/groups of clouds?
Cumulus, cirrus, stratas, nimbus
200
What type of tree produces sap to make into syrup?
Sugar maple tree, maple trees
300
What is one way to harness the wind to create energy?
A windmill or wind turbine
300
The part of the tree from the branches to the leaves is called what?
The crown
300
Water Cycle: How does water get back up to the clouds after it rains?
Evaporation by the sun/heat
300
What are cirrus clouds made of?
Ice crystals
300
What is one job the roots of a tree has?
suck up water, keep it in the ground to support the tree
400
What creates wind?
Hot air rising and cool air rushing in to take its place causes wind.
400
What part of the tree receives sunlight?
the leaves
400
When do leaves grow back on trees?
in the spring
400
Name a planet different from earth that has clouds.
Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn
400
How are leaves a defense mechanism?
Spines or sharp edges can deter herbivores from eating the plant.
500
What is the type of weather called when clouds are really close to the ground? Bonus: What type of cloud creates this type of weather?
Foggy weather
Stratus clouds
500
Why do trees leave their leaves?
Stop water from escaping, otherwise the tree would die
500
True or False: All trees produce fruit.
False
500
What is the name of the man who classified the four types of clouds?
Luke Howard
500
Why are trees important for our air quality?
Trees absorb pollutants and release oxygen for us to breathe.