Water Cycle
How old is water on Earth?
Millions of years old.
How you can learn about the weather on a particular day?
You can look outside, listen to the weather forecast on the news or check online.
What weather instrument measures how hot or cold it is outside?
Thermometer
Name three examples of extreme weather.
Hurricane, Tornado, Heat Wave, Blizzard, Flood etc.
What is the constant motion of water condensing and evaporating all around us called?
The water cycle
What are some different kinds of weather?
Stormy, sunny, rainy, windy and snowy weather.
Is the local, day-by-day variation in the atmosphere’s condition called weather or climate?
Weather
Define extreme weather.
A weather event that does not follow typical weather patterns. Extreme weather can be dangerous.
When does water evaporate the fastest?
On a hot day.
Why is it important to be able to predict the weather?
It can help people make decisions about what clothes to wear and if it is safe to go somewhere. It can help keep us safe.
Is a thunderstorm an example of weather or climate?
Weather
Name 2 effects strong weather can have on people.
Lose their home, disease, large amounts of garbage and debris,
What happens to a puddle of water on a sunny day?
The sun heats the water, causing it to evaporate and become water vapor. That causes the puddle to dry up.
What kind of information do scientists use to predict the weather?
Weather forecasters look at temperature, wind, clouds and air pressure.
Is a map of average rainfall in an area be an example of climate or weather?
Climate
Name 1 negative effect of extreme heat.
Wildfires, dehydration, pollution, loss of crops
What is it called when a gas turns into a liquid?
Condensation
What is climate?
Climate is the year-by-year variation of the atmosphere’s condition over a large area.
How could you help after a natural disaster? What are some things you could do?
Donate food, donate clothes, donate water, provide shelter.