Unit 1 Study FlashCards (Weather and Water Cycle)

Front

The study of the atmosphere conditions over a short amount of time

Back

Weather

Front

The study of the atmosphere over a long period of time

Back

Climate

Front

Light from the sun heats the water on Earth's surface causing the water to change from a liquid to a gas and rise into the air

Back

Evaporation

Front

Moisture carried through plant's roots to their leaves. It evaporates from their leaves into the atmosphere.

Back

Transpiration

Front

Water Vapor cools and collects on small bits of dust. As more droplets are collected they form into clouds.

Back

Condensation

Front

When the clouds become too heavy water is released in the form of rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Back

Precipitation

Front

looks like a feather, high and no rain

Back

Cirrus

Front

Layer of clouds

Back

Stratus

Front

fair and normal clouds

Back

Cumulus

Front

bad weather and rain ,snow, sleet or hail clouds

Back

Nimbus