The Water Cycle
Water from Earth changes into a gas and rises into the sky because of heat from ______.
the sun
Which layer of atmosphere do we live in?
troposphere
Where is Tropical climate located?
The equator (The middle of the Earth)
Which clouds are usually gray and bring rain?
stratus
A storm with a funnel-shaped spinning cloud of wind is a ________.
tornado
When the water on the ground changes to a gas in the air, we call it ____.
evaporation
3-The weatherman said the storm is in the atmosphere. Where is this?
the layers of air around Earth
What tool measures wind speed?
anemometer
Which describes cumulus clouds?
white and puffy
A thunderstorm has rain, _________, and thunder.
lightning
______is when the water vapor in the air gets thicker and thicker and turns into a cloud.
Condensation
Which is correct about the gases in our atmosphere?
mostly nitrogen, then some oxygen, then some other gases
The airplane pilot needed to measure the wind direction. Which tool should he use?
wind vane
High and wipsy
These storms form over warm, tropical waters in the ocean.
hurricanes
Which shows the types of precipitation?
rain, snow, sleet, and hail
What is the air around the Earth called?
The Atmosphere
Where is Polar climate located?
What cloud is gray and spreads out?
Stratus
During severe weather, lots of rain can cause _____.
flooding
After the storm, the river was full from the RUNOFF. What is that?
water that did not soak into the ground
How many layers are in the Atmosphere?
Five (5)
What did the weatherman use the rain gauge to measure?
how many inches of rain fell
How are clouds formed?
Evaporation, Water Vapor, gas, and other particles.
What is the main thing that makes severe weather different from "normal" weather?
It can cause harm to people and property.