Types of Clouds
This gloomy cloud is spread out but is NOT a storm cloud
Stratus cloud
Animals that live here have blubber or thick fur
Polar climate
A storm made of strong winds, loose dust, and sand
Dust storm
Water freezes at this temperature
32 degrees
This is a nice weather cloud
Cumulus cloud
Trees lose their leaves in the autumn
Temperate/continental climate
Also known as a twister, a fast spinning column of air attached to a cumulus or cumulonimbus cloud
Tornado
In this climate many animals hibernate in winter, and come back out in spring time
Temperate/continental climate
This storm cloud brings lots of rain that can last all day
Stratonimbus cloud
It’s hot in December and in June
Tropical climate
A tropical storm involving high winds and rain, usually located near bodies of water
Hurricane
In this climate, it’s cold in December and in June
Polar climate
This fluffy cloud brings rain and thunder but its storm doesn't last long
Cumulonimbus cloud
Animals that live here don’t pant to cool off, otherwise they would lose water
Desert climate
A shaking of the Earth's surface caused by a release of energy in the Earth's crust
Earthquake
What is the imaginary line around the middle of the Earth where tropical climates are found called?
Equator
Stratonimbus storms usually cause rain all day long because...
The clouds are spread out and stay in one area for a longer time
Winters here are nice and warm, but not hot
Mild climate
An overflow of water, occurring when water rises above its natural boundaries
Flood
The weather condition or pattern in an area that is similar year after year is called the...
Climate