Weather

Chapter Six:  Weather

Lesson One:  What is the water cycle?

Lesson Two:  What are weather and climate?

Lesson Three:  What tools are used to measure weather?

Lesson Four:  How can you stay safe in severe weather?

Words to know: water cycle, precipitation, condensation, evaporation, storage/run off, weather, climate, atmosphere, rain gauge, hygrometer, wind vane, anemometer, barometer, thermometer, severe weather

Study guide for Test

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Science Study Guide for Chapter 6

·         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.