Understanding Weather and Climate

What are the main types of weather?

• tornado

• Sunny, rainy, cloudy, snowy, windy, stormy

• foggy

• hazy

Describe what a thunderstorm looks like.

• A thunderstorm looks like clear blue skies with gentle breezes.

• A thunderstorm looks like fluffy white clouds and mild temperatures.

• A thunderstorm looks like a sunny day with no precipitation.

• A thunderstorm looks like dark, towering clouds with lightning, heavy rain, and strong winds.

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What vocabulary would you use to describe a sunny day?

• bright, clear, warm, radiant, cheerful

• gloomy

• cold

• stormy

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How does winter weather differ from summer weather?

• Winter weather is cold with snow and ice; summer weather is warm with humidity and thunderstorms.

• Winter weather is hot with clear skies; summer weather is cold and dry.

• Winter weather is mild with rain; summer weather is cool and foggy.

• Winter weather is warm with sunshine; summer weather is chilly with snow.

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What is the difference between rain and snow?

• Rain is always cold, while snow is always warm.

• Snow falls in the summer, while rain falls in the winter.

• Rain is made of ice crystals, while snow is made of water droplets.

• Rain is liquid precipitation, while snow is solid precipitation.

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Explain what a weather front is.

• A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses.

• A weather front is a type of cloud formation.

• A weather front is a type of precipitation.

• A weather front is a measurement of temperature.

How do you identify a tornado?

• A tornado can be identified by a rotating funnel cloud, loud noise, debris, and specific weather conditions.

• A tornado is identified by a clear blue sky.

• A tornado is indicated by calm winds and no precipitation.

• A tornado can be recognized by a sudden drop in temperature.

What are the signs of an approaching storm?

• Darkening skies, increased wind, drop in temperature, changes in humidity, thunder or lightning.

• Calm and still air

• Warm and humid conditions

• Clear skies and sunshine

How does climate change affect weather patterns?

• Climate change only affects ocean temperatures, not weather.

• Climate change causes more extreme and unpredictable weather patterns.

• Climate change has no impact on weather patterns.

• Climate change leads to milder and more predictable weather.

What seasonal changes occur in spring?

• Spring brings warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, longer days, and increased rainfall.

• Shorter days and falling leaves

• Snowfall and freezing temperatures

• Drought and dry conditions