Weather Basics
The condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.
What is weather?
Instrument used to measure temperature.
What is a thermometer?
These are white, fluffy clouds often seen on sunny days.
What are cumulus clouds?
Liquid water droplets that fall from clouds.
What is rain?
The safest place to be during a tornado.
What is a basement or storm shelter?
The layer of gases surrounding Earth.
What is the atmosphere?
Device that measures air pressure.
What is a barometer?
Thin, wispy clouds high in the sky, indicating fair weather.
What are cirrus clouds?
Ice crystals that fall from clouds in cold weather.
What is snow?
The action you should take when you hear thunder while swimming.
What is get out of the water and seek shelter?
The term for the average weather conditions in an area over a long period.
What is climate?
Tool used to measure wind speed.
What is an anemometer?
Gray, blanket-like clouds that can cover the sky and bring light rain.
What are stratus clouds?
Frozen raindrops that bounce upon hitting the ground.
What is sleet?
The term for a warning issued when severe weather is imminent.
What is a weather warning?
This process describes how water circulates between Earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
What is the water cycle?
Instrument that shows wind direction.
What is a wind vane?
Tall, dark clouds associated with thunderstorms.
What are cumulonimbus clouds?
Round pellets of ice that can damage crops and property.
What is hail?
Essential items to include in an emergency weather kit.
What are water, non-perishable food, flashlight, batteries, and a first-aid kit?
The invisible gas form of water present in the atmosphere.
What is water vapor?
Device used to measure humidity in the air.
What is a hygrometer?
Mid-level, grayish-white clouds that often form in groups.
What are altocumulus clouds?
The process by which water vapor turns into liquid water.
What is condensation?
The practice of moving to a safe location during severe weather.
What is evacuation?