Show:
The Water Cycle
Clouds
Tools Meteorologists Use
Fast Facts
I forgot to watch the weather report!
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What is the process of water turning into vapor called?
evaporation
100
What do water drops cling to before they make a cloud?
dust particles
100
What is an instrument a meteorologist would use to measure the amount of precipitation that has accumulated?
rain gauge
100
A low reading on the barometer would more than likely mean that we should expect _____________ weather.
stormy
100
Cumulus clouds are floating in the sky. There is very little wind and the high and low temperatures are expected to stay about the same for the next few days. Should you: a. carry an umbrella b. seek shelter c. go outside and play
c. go outside and play
200
What is the process water vapor undergoes as it cools and turns back into droplets called?
condensation
200
Which cloud is thin and wispy and generally made up of ice crystals?
cirrus cloud
200
Which tool would a meteorologist use to measure the speed of the wind?
an anenometer
200
A high reading on the barometer would mean that we would more than likely expect _____________ weather.
nice/fair
200
It is around 73 degrees outside. A cold front is coming in this evening and tomorrow's high will be around 50 degrees. There are cumulonimbus clouds beginning to form in the sky. You should: a. go outside and play b. stay inside and watch the news about the upcoming weather event c. plan a picnic for tonight.
b. stay inside and watch the news about the upcoming weather event.
300
What is the process in which plants put water back into the atmosphere referred to as?
transpiration
300
Which cloud is tall and puffy, can be found at low, middle and high altitudes and brings severe weather?
cumulonimbus cloud
300
What is the best tool to use when measuring temperature?
a thermometer
300
At what temperature does water freeze?
32 degrees
300
Cirrus clouds are high in the sky and the sun is shining. Should you: a. play outside b. seek shelter c. tell your family to turn on the weather channel immediately!
a. play outside
400
______________ is to heat as condensation is to cool.
evaporation
400
Which clouds form in layers, are gray in color and can mean precipitation is likely?
stratus clouds
400
Which instrument would a meteorologist use to measure the moisture in the air (humidity)?
a hygrometer
400
Hot air ___________.
rises
400
On Monday the temperature was 72. Tuesday it was 74 degrees outside. On Wednesday it was 49 degrees. What most likely happened on Tuesday night?
a cold front came in/storms
500
What is precipitation called when it flows over the land because the ground is saturated?
runoff
500
Which clouds are white and puffy, with flat bottoms and usually mean fair weather?
cumulus clouds
500
What is the best tool to use to measure atmospheric/air pressure?
a barometer
500
Cold air is __________ than hot air.
heavier
500
Layers of stratus clouds are in the sky. The wind is not blowing. Which would be the best activity to participate in? a. go swimming at the pool b. tell your parents to turn on the weather channel immediately c. go shopping, but carry an umbrella, just in case.
c. go shopping, but carry an umbrella, just in case.