Third Grade Week ThreeEvaporation, condensation, precipitation and _______ are the components of the water cycle.
runoff
What is the process from which liquid water on Earth’s surface changes into a gas as a result of the Sun’s energy?
evaporation
 
 
Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the clouds.
 
It returns to the ocean or lakes as runoff.
 
clouds
Monique observed a cloud that was white, puffy and had a flat bottom. What type of cloud did Monique observe?
cumulus
What type of clouds are layers spread over a large area and often found in the lower sky?
stratus
What are the thin wispy clouds found high in the skies that are formed mostly of ice crystals?
cirrus
A cumulus cloud can also bring rain. What will the cumulus cloud look like if it is going to bring rain?
It will look dark.
 
over warm waters in the equator
What kind of severe storm is associated with lightening, thunder, heavy rain and strong winds?
thunderstorm
What kind of storm is characterized by a funnel shaped cloud that comes down from a storm cloud with winds spinning at high speeds?
tornado
How do you stay safe during a tornado?
Find a safe place away from windows. Never stay in a car or mobile home.
What instrument is used to measure wind speed?
 
 
It is a wind vane and it is used to determine the direction from which the wind is blowing.
What instrument is used to measure precipitation?
rain gauge
What does a change in wind speed or wind direction indicate?
a storm is coming
a storm is coming
What happens to the air temperature when a warm front passes over an area?
The air temperature will increase.