Water Cycle Wonders
What process changes liquid water into a gas?
Evaporation
What type of clouds look thin and feathery high in the sky?
Cirrus
Which tool measures air temperature?
Thermometer
What does a barometer measure?
Air Pressure
High pressure and low humidity usually mean what kind of weather?
Sunny and Dry
What process forms clouds?
Condensation
What clouds cover the sky like a blanket and can bring light rain?
Stratus
Which tool measures air pressure?
Barometer
What does an anemometer measure?
Wind Speed
Low pressure and high humidity usually mean what kind of weather?
Cloudy and Rainy
What process returns water to Earth as rain, snow, or hail?
Precipitation
What puffy white clouds are often seen on sunny days?
Cumulus
Which tool measures wind speed?
Anemometer
What weather tool collects rainwater?
Rain Gauge
If the air is freezing, what type of precipitation might fall?
Snow or Sleet
What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?
The Sun
What tall, dark clouds bring thunderstorms and hail?
Cumulonimbus
Which tool measures rainfall?
Rain Gauge
Why do meteorologists use satellites?
To track storms and weather systems
What happens when puddles disappear on a sunny day?
Evaporation
What factor decides if precipitation is rain, sleet, or snow?
Air Temperature
If you see stratus clouds, what kind of weather should you expect?
Light rain all day
What do meteorologists study?
Weather and atmospheric conditions
Why is wind direction important for predicting weather?
It shows where weather systems are moving
How does ocean water become part of the water cycle again?
It evaporates and returns as rain