Weather Basics
Is it sunny, rainy, or cloudy today? What is this called?
Weather
White, fluffy clouds on a nice day.
Clear/ Fair Weather
A big storm with thunder and lightning.
Thunderstorm
Tool that measures temperature.
Thermometer
Cause: Dark clouds form.
Effect: It might ____.
Rain
What do we call how hot or cold it is?
Temperature
Water falling from the sky.
A storm with strong winds that spins.
Tornado
Tool that measures rain.
Cause: Cold air meets warm air.
Effect: A ____.
Storm
What is rain, snow, or hail called?
Precipitation
Frozen rain that falls in balls of ice.
Hail
A long time with little or no rain
Drought
Tool that shows wind direction.
Wind vane
Cause: Very hot air for many days.
Effect: A ____.
What moves the clouds in the sky?
Wind
Frozen crystals that fall in winter.
Snow
Heavy rain that causes water to rise.
Flood
Where should you go during a tornado?
Basement/ safe room
Cause: Strong winds over the ocean.
Effect: Large ____.
Waves
What do clouds in the sky help us predict?
Weather
When the air moves fast.
Windy
A strong storm that forms over warm oceans.
What should you do during lightning?
Go inside
Cause: Cold temperatures.
Effect: Water turns to ____.
Ice