Weather and Climate
A change in weather patterns over many years is called?
climate change
Which tool measures temperature?
thermometer
Which cloud is close to the ground?
What is water that falls from the sky to the ground called?
Precipitation
A long period of very little precipitation
drought
How can weather predictions help people?
They can help us plan and be safe
Which tool measures the amount of rain fall
rain guage
Which clouds are fluffy cotton like clouds?
cumulus
When the water on the ground changes from a liquid to a gas, forms water vapor, and rises in the sky.
evaporation
water that flows over onto dry land
flood
What is one way the sun or the atmosphere affect our weather?
The sun heats up the air. The atmosphere protects the Earth. It keeps it from getting too hot or too cold.
Which tool shows the directions the wind blows.
anemometer
Which clouds are high thin wispy clouds?
Cirrus Clouds
When cooled water vapor changes to a liquid and forms clouds
condensation
a funnel shaped cloud of swirling winds that reaches the ground
tornado
What is one reason that climates change?
air pollution, cutting down too many trees, volcanoes, dust, forest fires
Which tool measures wind speed?
weather vane
Which clouds are a wide, thin layer of clouds that often cause gray skies?
stratus clouds
How much water did God place on the Earth for people, animals, and plants to use?
He placed exactly the right amount of water.
Strong swirling winds that produce heavy rain. Covers a large area.
hurricane
What is one way the sun or the atmosphere affect our weather?
The sun heats up the air. The atmosphere protects the Earth. It keeps it from getting too hot or too cold.
Why are weather tools important?
They help predict the weather.
What is a collection of very tiny water droplets or ice crystals?
clouds
How much water did God place on the Earth for people, animals, and plants to use?
He placed exactly the right amount of water.
What are 3 items that should be put in an emergency kit during severe weather?
bottled water, blankets, canned food, batteries, flash lights, radio, phone charger, medicine, pet supplies.