SCIENCE

 Evaporation, condensation, precipitation and _______ are the components of the water cycle.

 runoff

 What is the process from which liquid water on Earth’s surface changes into a gas as a result of the Sun’s energy?

 evaporation

 What is the process that happens in the air as water vapor cools and turns back into a liquid form as droplets of water? During this process clouds are formed.

 condensation

 What is precipitation?

 Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the clouds.

 What happens to water that falls to the surface of the land?

 It returns to the ocean or lakes as runoff.

 What is formed when water vapor in the air, rises, cool and condenses, forming water droplets that stick together?

 clouds

 Monique observed a cloud that was white, puffy and had a flat bottom. What type of cloud did Monique observe?

 cumulus

 What type of clouds are layers spread over a large area and often found in the lower sky?

 stratus

 What are the thin wispy clouds found high in the skies that are formed mostly of ice crystals?

 cirrus

 A cumulus cloud can also bring rain. What will the cumulus cloud look like if it is going to bring rain?

 It will look dark.

 Some daily changes in weather conditions are temperature, wind speed, wind direction and _______________?

 precipitation

 Where do hurricanes develop?

 over warm waters in the equator

 What kind of severe storm is associated with lightening, thunder, heavy rain and strong winds?

 thunderstorm

 What kind of storm is characterized by a funnel shaped cloud that comes down from a storm cloud with winds spinning at high speeds?

 tornado

 How do you stay safe during a tornado?

 Find a safe place away from windows. Never stay in a car or mobile home.

 What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

 anemometer

 What instrument is this and what does it measure?

 It is a wind vane and it is used to determine the direction from which the wind is blowing.

 What instrument is used to measure precipitation?

 rain gauge

 What does a change in wind speed or wind direction indicate?

 a storm is coming

 What happens to the air temperature when a warm front passes over an area?

 The air temperature will increase.