Chapter 2 Test Flashcards
The condition of the atmosphere at a certain time, and place is called ______.
Climate
The water cycle
Weather
Weather
Water frozen into tiny crystals that stick together and fall from the sky is ______.
Hail
Rain
Snow
Snow
A storm of strong, swirling winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters is called a ______.
Flood
Hurricane
Tornado
Hurricane
A change in weather patterns over many years is called _______.
Climate
Climate change
Glacier
Climate change
Clouds that form close to the ground are called ______.
Cirrus
Cumulus
Fog
Fog
_______ is a tool used to measure temperature.
Anemometer
Condometer
Thermometer
Thermometer
______ is a tool used to measure wind speed.
Thermometer
Anemometer
Axelmeter
Anemometer
Polar Climate or Tropical Climate
Antarctica is almost always cold.
Polar climate
Polar Climate or Tropical Climate
Northern Canada does not get much precipitation, and it is mostly snow.
Polar climate
Polar Climate or Tropical Climate
Parts of South America, have a dry season and a wet season.
Tropical Climate
True or False
From a biblical view, the earth has had many long ice ages.
False
True or False
After the flood ended, the earths climate changed.
True
What is one way the sun and the atmosphere affect our weather?
The sun heats the air and causes air to move.
How can weather predictions help people?
To be plan and be safe in bad weather.
What is one possible reason that climates change?
Forest fires
