Severe Weather
This has heavy winds, snow and can damage homes and cars
Blizzard
This type of climate is found in New Jersey. Mostly hot summers and cold winters.
Continental or Temperate
I measure the direction of wind
What is wind vane or wind sock.
This precipitation forms when weather is mild and water vapor condenses in the atmosphere
Rain
The __________ weather over time in a given area or region. (I will accept one of 2 correct answers)
Typical or Average
This can flood homes due to heavy winds and rain
What is Hurricane
This type of climate is close to the equator
Tropical
if you have a fever or to measure the temperature of the air, use me
What is a thermometer
This precipitation forms when the temperatures reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below...no two are the same.
Snow
This type of natural disaster is caused by tectonic plates slipping below Earth's surface. What is it called and is it weather-related? (Must get both answers correct for credit.)
Earthquake and No
This has rain thunder and lightening
What is thunderstorm
This climate is always cold
polar
When too much precipitation overflows from rivers and into streets and homes, we call this a __________.
Flood
This natural disaster is caused by Earthquakes that occur underwater. Flooding can result. What is this called and is it weather-related? (Must get both answers correct for credit.)
Tsunami and no
You should take cover in a ditch or basement for this type of storm
What is Tornado
Not much rain occurs in this climate
Desert or Dry
Small (but sometimes the size of baseballs) icy balls that fall from the upper atmosphere
Hail
A _____________ results from tectonic plates either moving apart or one sliding under another and melting rock. What is it called and is it weather-related? (Must get both answers correct for credit.)
Volcano and No
You should move inland and board up your windows during this type of storm
What is a hurricane
What do we call the colored maps that shows these different climate regions?
Climate Zone Map or Biome Map
You feel this when there is moisture in the air and it is very hot
Humidity
Rain that freezes as it falls to Earth.
Sleet
Scientists have tons of data to support this theory that average temperature on Earth are increasing over time, due to increased burning of fossil fuels. What is this theory called? (2 words)
Global Warming or Climate Change