Weather

Front

What is the lowest cloud called?

Back

Fog

Front

What are the four forms of precipitation?

Back

Rain, Snow, Sleet, Hail

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What weather tool is used to see what direction the wind is blowing?

Back

Wind vane

Front

What do we call a flat cloud that covers the sky?

Back

Stratus

Front

What is climate?

Back

The pattern of weather in an area over a LONG period of time.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

Front

What type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?

Back

Cumulonimbus

Front

What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

What is humidity?

Back

The amount of water vapor in the air.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4