Science - Weather and Atmosphere Test Flashcards
1
Q
Words that describe weather
A
Precipitation, wind, clouds, rain, fog.
2
Q
Difference between weather and climate?
A
Weather: Now
Climate: Change in weather over 30 years.
3
Q
What is Earth’s air made up of?
A
78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, 1% Water Vapor
4
Q
What powers the water cycle?
A
The Sun
5
Q
Most of Earth’s water is found where?
A
The ocean. 70%
6
Q
What are clouds and fog made of?
A
Water vapor
7
Q
How do ocean currents affect climate?
A
They transfer heat to the land near them.
8
Q
Cirrus clouds
A
Feather like (whispy)
9
Q
Cumulus clouds
A
Puffy (drawing clouds)
10
Q
Stratus clouds
A
Blanket clouds
11
Q
Nimbostratus
A
Incoming rain
12
Q
Cumulonimbus clouds
A
Looks like an explosion (major storm coming)
