Weather Facts

What heats the Earth's surface?

• the moon
• the sun
• the ocean
• the sky

What is the best description of the atmosphere?

• All of Earth's water
• The living things on Earth
• The soil and rocks on Earth's surface
• A blanket of air that surrounds Earth

What tool measures temperature?

• anemometer
• rain gauge
• thermometer
• wind vane

What tool measures wind speed?

• anemometer
• rain gauge
• thermometer
• wind vane

How do temperatures at night compare to temperatures during the day?

• Temperatures at night change slower.
• Temperatures at night change faster.
• Temperatures at night are higher.
• Temperatures at night are lower.

What is it called when liquid water turns into water vapor?

• condensation
• evaporation
• sleet
• run-off

What is an area's expected weather over a long period of time called?

• weather
• geology
• humidity
• climate

What type of climate is hot and rainy?

• savanna
• polar
• tropical
• temperate

What type of climate is both warm and cold?

• savanna
• polar
• tropical
• temperate

What type of climate is very cold?

• savanna
• polar
• tropical
• temperate