Weather in Action: Precipitation

The video explains precipitation, which includes rain and snow, as moisture falling from clouds. It describes how water vapor condenses into droplets, forming mist, drizzle, and rain. In freezing temperatures, ice crystals form snowflakes. Other forms of precipitation include sleet, frozen rain, and hail, which can be hazardous. Sleet makes roads slick, while large hailstones can damage crops and property.

What is the initial form of moisture that falls from clouds?

• Fog

• Mist

• Hail

• Sleet

What happens to water droplets when temperatures are below freezing?

• They become drizzle

• They turn into mist

• They form ice crystals

• They evaporate

Which of the following is a form of precipitation that consists of frozen rain?

• Sleet

• Hail

• Snow

• Drizzle

What is a potential hazard of sleet?

• It causes flooding

• It reduces visibility

• It makes roads slick

• It damages crops

How large can hailstones grow, potentially causing damage?

• As large as lemons

• As large as grapefruits

• As large as oranges

• As large as apples