Water Cycle
When a liquid changes to a gas
Evaporation
Measure precipitation
Rain Gauge
Climate last a _________ period of time.
Long
Provides energy to the Water Cycle
Sun
Measure temperature or how hot or cold it is
Thermometer
Weather is _________ or daily.
Hourly
Water droplets that fall from the atmosphere in the form of four types of _______.
Precipitation
Tell us wind direction
Wind Vane
Which statement about weather and climate is correct?
A. Weather describes short-term conditions, and climate describes conditions over long periods of time.
B. Climate describes short-term conditions, and weather describes conditions over long periods of time.
C. Weather and climate both describe conditions over long periods of time.
D. Weather and climate both describe short-term conditions.
A. Weather describes short-term conditions, and climate describes conditions over long periods of time.
_______ water flows back to the ocean.
Run-off
What four points does a wind vane have on it?
North, South, West and East
What are two main factors that are used to determine the climate of an area? Choose 2 answers
a. precipitation
b. how many animals there are
c. temperature
d. what time of day it is
e. if it is sunny outside
Precipitation and Temperature
What happens after condensation occurs during the water cycle?
It precipitates or rains, sleets, snow or hail.
Measures wind speed
Anemometer
What would most likely happen to the water cycle if the process of evaporation completely stopped?
The oceans would start to drain and there would be no precipitation