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WorksheetsScience - Weather - Topic 3
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 33mins
the blanket of air that surrounds a planet
weather
atmosphere
humidity
condensed
the conditions in the atmosphere at a particular place and time
atmosphere
weather
humidity
evaporate
the amount of water vapor in the air
weather
humidity
evaporate
precipitation
to change from a liquid to a gas
humidity
condensed
precipitation
evaporate
to change from a gas to a liquid
evaporate
precipitation
condense
atmosphere
water in the atmosphere that falls to Earth's surface as rain, sleet, snow, or hail
precipitation
condensation
evaporate
humidity
to change
affect
atmosphere
weather
condense
the measure of how hot or cold something is
temperature
barometric pressure
predict
storm
the weight of air pushing downward
storm
barometric pressure
temperature
drought
a long, dry period of time with little or no rain
storm
drought
precipitation
flood
a strong effect
impact
affect
predict
storm
2. Look at the table. Which best describes the current weather conditions in Portland.
A. cold, dry and cloudy
B. warm and rainy
C. cold and snowy
D. warm and sunny with few clouds
3. Precipitation includes ____.
A. rain, snow, and air.
B. frost, clouds, and blizzards.
C. snow, sleet, and hail.
D. rain, wind, and snow.
Staying outdoors is safe during hazardous weather conditions.
True
False
What is used to measure barometric pressure?
Thermometer
Barometer
Rain Gauge
Hydrometer
#2 shows when water vapor particles join together and turn back into liquid form. This is called...
Condensation
Precipitation
Evaporation
#3 shows when water particles go into the air as water vapor. This process happens faster at higher temperatures. This is called....
Condensation
Precipitation
Evaporation
Violent winds lift large amounts of sand and wind into the atmosphere
Sandstorm
Heavy rain causes water in certain places to become too high
Flood
Forms over an ocean, can cause strong winds and flooding
Hurricane
Forms over land, can cause strong winds and flooding
Tornado
Themometer
Temperature
Hygrometer
Humidity
Barometer
Barometric Pressure
Thunderstorms are strong storms that can happen almost everywhere.
Choose two ways people can reduce the dangerous effects of a thunderstorm.
Place sandbags in front of doorways to buildings if there is heavy rain.
Have a lightning rod put on the roof of a building.
Open the doors and windows in a building.
Listen to the weather on a weather radio.
Sandstorms cause...
damage to buildings with strong winds.
large amounts of sand or dust in the atmosphere.
water in certain places to become too high.
Which shows the process of the water cycle?
condensation, evaporation, melting
evaporation, condensation, precipitation
evaporation, precipitation, condensation
precipitation, condensation, boiling
What drives the water cycle?
rain
temperature
the Sun
rotation
This picture of the mirror shows an example of--
precipitation
transpiration
evaporation
condensation
This picture shows -
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
transpiration
What is this an example of?
condensation
evaporation
precipitation
transpiration
These are examples of what?
precipitation
evaporation
transpiration
condensation
Water forms on the outside of a cold drink. Is it
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Water disappears from a puddle. What is it?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Frost covers the grass. What is it?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
A blanket of snow covers the grass. What is it?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
The water level goes down in a fish tank. What is it?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
A town is flooded by a rainstorm. What is it?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Match the following precipitation with how it forms?
rain
snowflakes fall but melt in warm air
freezing rain
rain touches ground that is 32 degrees
sleet
snow falls, melts, then freezes again
snow
temp is below 32 degrees and flakes fall
