Weather & Tools
What is weather?
the condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place
cloud that forms close to the ground
fog
True or False
From a biblical view, the earth has had many long ice ages.
FALSE
the 3 parts of the water cycle
evaporation, condensation, and precipitation
What is climate change?
a change in weather patterns over many years
Which tool measures temperature?
thermometer
wide, thin layer of low clouds that can bring light rain
stratus
liquid water that falls from the sky to the ground
rain
the part of the water cycle when warm water changes from a liquid and rises to gas in the atmosphere
evaporation
climate zone that is almost always cold and is mostly snow
polar zone
Which tool measures wind speed?
anemometer
fluffy, cotton-like clouds that mean the weather is fair (can also grow into large, dark thunderclouds)
cumulus
water frozen into tiny crystals that stick together and fall from the sky
snow
the part of the water cycle when cooled gas changes to a liquid and forms clouds
condensation
climate zone with 4 seasons, not too hot or cold, and gets rain and snow
temperate zone
Why is predicting weather helpful?
It helps us plan and be safe.
high, thin, wispy clouds that mean a change in weather is coming
cirrus
a storm of strong, swirling winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters
hurricane
the part of the water cycle when water falls from the sky to the ground
precipitation
climate zone that is mostly hot with a dry and wet season and is near the equator
tropical zone
How can the sun and the atmosphere affect our weather?
the sun heats the air and causes air to move
the atmosphere protects the earth like a blanket
the atmosphere keeps the earth from being too hot or too cold
DAILY DOUBLE
Which word can you add to the name of a cloud to describe that it is raining?
nimbo- or -nimbus
How does Genesis 8:22 explain why the earth will not become too warm for animals and people to live?
There will always be:
seedtime/harvest; cold/heat; summer/winter; day/night
DAILY DOUBLE
the gas that is formed when warm water evaporates into the atmostphere
water vapor
What can cause climate change?
the Flood
air pollution; volcanoes; dust storms; forest fires
cutting down too many trees and plants
changes in the sun's energy