Observing Weather: Observing Precipitation

The video tutorial explains different types of precipitation, including rain, snow, hail, and sleet. It begins by discussing outdoor play in various weather conditions and then defines precipitation as different forms of water falling to the earth. The tutorial compares rain and snow, highlighting their characteristics, and further explains hail as large pieces of frozen water and sleet as frozen raindrops.

What are rain and snow examples of?

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

Which of the following best describes snow?

• Large pieces of frozen water

• Cold, white crystals

• Frozen raindrops

• Liquid water falling to the earth

How can you differentiate between rain and snow?

• By their sound

• By their temperature

• By their color

• By observing their form

What is hail composed of?

• Large pieces of frozen water

• Small ice crystals

• Frozen raindrops

• Liquid water

What is sleet?

• Snowflakes

• Large ice crystals

• Frozen raindrops

• Liquid water