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The Sun
The Water Cycle
Clouds
Weather Patterns
Weather Tools
100
The sun is actually a...
Star
100
In which part of the water cycle does water rise up into the sky because of the sun's energy?
Evaporation
100
Which type of cloud is wispy?
Cirrus
100
What are the 4 seasons?
Spring, summer, fall, winter
100
Which type of weather tool measures temperature?
Thermometer
200
The sun gives us two forms of energy, what are they?
Light and heat
200
In which stage of the water cycle does water form clouds?
Condensation
200
Which type of cloud is dark, puffy and brings lots of wet weather?
Cumulonimbus
200
In which 2 seasons are the days shorter and the temperature cooler?
Fall and winter
200
Which weather tool measures the amount of rain fall?
Rain gauge
300
The sun's energy is strongest during which part of the day? Morning Afternoon Night
Afternoon
300
In which stage of the water cycle does water, snow, sleet, etc. fall from clouds towards Earth?
Precipitation
300
Which type of cloud is white, puffy and usually a sign of good weather.
Cumulus
300
In which 2 seasons are the days longer and the temperature warmer?
Summer and spring
300
Which weather tool measures cloud height and thickness?
Weather satellite
400
The sun's energy can be used for many different things, name one.
Power house or buildings, cars, to cook, heat things up, give things light, etc.
400
In which stage of the water cycle does water gather on the ground to form puddles?
Accumulation
400
Which type of cloud is flat and can sometimes bring rain or snow?
Stratus
400
Because of the sun's heat energy, day time is _______ when the sun is out and night time is _______ when the sun is down.
Warmer, cooler
400
Name one type of tool that measures wind direction (there are 2).
Wind sock or wind vane
500
What are the mirror-like panel called that collect the sun's energy?
Solar panels
500
If we did not have the _____, the water cycle would not be able to occur.
Sun
500
What are the 4 types of clouds?
Cirrus, cumulonimbus, cumulus, stratus
500
Because of the sun's light energy, the day time is ________ when the sun is out and night time is ________ when he sun is down.
Lighter/brighter and darker
500
Which tool measures wind speed?
Anemometer