Weather 5th Grade NC

Front

What two factors are needed to measure wind?

Back

Direction and speed.

Front

Which type of weather is usually associated with a cumulus cloud?

Back

Fair.

Front

What is the sun's effect on the water cycle?

Back

The sun causes water to evaporate. The evaporated water condenses and returns to the earth as precipitation.

Front

How should data be collected from a rain gauge?

Back

Check and record the data every day, at the same time each day, and then empty the rain gauge.

Front

Why is it important to identify cumulonimbus clouds?

Back

Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms.

Front

What is a cumulus cloud?

Back

A cumulus cloud is a fluffy, white cloud that usually indicates fair weather.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Front

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

Back

The sun provides the energy needed for water to evaporate from the Earth's surface.

Front

What is humidity?

Back

Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

Front

What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

Back

An anemometer.