Chapter Six-Weather Patterns
Lesson One: What is the Water Cycle?
water cycle, precipitaiton, condensation, evaporation, storage
Lesson Two: What are weather and climate?
weather, climate
Lesson Three: What tools are used to measure weather?
atmosphere
Lesson Four: How can you stay safe in severe weather?
severe weather
There will be a quiz on the water cycle Friday, September 25th
They will need to know each stage, the order, and match the stage to what occurs in the stage.
Order: Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, storage
STUDY GUIDE FOR CHAPTER SIX TEST
· Know all the vocabulary: climate, water cycle, atmosphere, precipitation, severe weather, weather, condensation, evaporation, storage.
· Know the difference between weather and climate
· Know all parts of the water cycle and be able to label them in a diagram
· Know all forms of precipitation
· Be able to explain the similarity between a hurricane and a tornado as well as a difference.
· Know why the sun is an important part of the water cycle!
· Be able to list two things that affect climate. (ocean, landforms, altitude)
· Be able to look at a chart and answer questions about the weather.
· Be able to identify what each of the following tools measure…. (thermometer, rain gauge, wind vane, barometer, hygrometer, anemometer)
· Be able to identify thunderstorm safety as well as tornado safety procedures.