Vocabulary
How hot or cold it is.
Temperature.
Four different times of the year with specific weather patterns.
Seasons.
True or False: The Sun warms air, land, and water.
True.
How can you tell air is all around us?
You can feel wind.
Name 3 kinds of severe weather.
The movement of air.
Wind.
You would wear a thick jacket, pants, and gloves during this season.
Winter.
You go to the beach with your family. The sand on the beach is warm. The water feels cool. Why?
Land warms up faster than water.
What causes rocks to sometimes have unusual shapes?
Wind (weathering and erosion).
What is one way tornadoes are different than hurricanes?
Tornadoes form on land. Hurricanes form over warm water.
A tool that measures temperature.
Thermometer.
Flowers and trees bloom during this season.
Spring.
You have one cup of water in the shade. The other cup of water is in the sun. Which one is warmer? Why?
The cup in the sun is warmer. The sun heats the water in the cup.
If you held a pinwheel up to a fan, what would happen?
The pinwheel would spin because of the wind blowing on it.
How can you stay safe during a thunderstorm?
Move away from windows. Stay away from metal objects and electronics.
A tool that measures wind speed.
Anemometer.
It is very hot during this season.
Summer.
You have two cups of water. One cup has a lid on it and the other one doesn't have a lid. Two days later, you notice there is less water in the cup without the lid. Where did the water go?
It evaporated into the air. The water in the cup with the lid cannot evaporate into the air.
Factories can release smoke into the air. This can make the air dirty. What is this called?
Air pollution.
Why do you move inside to stay safe from hurricanes?
Hurricanes have heavy rains that can cause floods.
Water falling from the sky.
Precipitation.
The season after summer.
Fall or Autumn.
Why is it a good idea to sit in the shade when it is really hot outside?
Shade keeps you cool.
What tool tells us the direction of wind?
Wind vane.
True or False: You should always have a plan for different kinds of severe weather.
True.