Weather Unit Review

How many different climate zones does the United States have?

Start at the equator, go North or South. In what order would you experience the climate zones?

The Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift carry warm water north.

What word means the height above sea level?

Which of these is a factor in determining climate?

This precipitation is falling liquid water.

When water vapor turns into a liquid it is called...

Name this type of cloud.

What would happen to orange trees from Florida if they were planted in New York?

This precipitation is formed from layered sleet.

This is air movement caused by differences in pressure.

The changing of a liquid, such as water, to a gas is called...

This severe weather is characterized by heavy rainfall, thunder and lightning.

The state of the atmosphere , including other factors. (wind speed, pressure, etc.)

Which is a major climate zone of Earth?

Name this type of cloud.

Water as an invisible gas is called....

Climate is...

Temperatures in the temperate zone remain the same year round.

Weather is....

This severe weather is characterized by heavy rainfall, rising rivers, and rushing waters.

These clouds can develop thunderstorms, lightning, hail, heavy rain and even tornadoes.

Although very pretty, these clouds signify upcoming storms. They are also called mares tales.

Why are the polar regions colder?

Which major global climate zone are we, (Spartanburg, SC) located in?

This precipitation is frozen ice crystals.

What are some characteristics of a warm and wet climate?

Name this type of cloud.

Why is it warmer at the equator?

Climate and Weather are different words that describe the same thing....

On the coast, high speed winds, large waves and heavy rainfall are characteristics of what.

Which direction do lines of latitude travel?

These people study and predict weather.

This precipitation is frozen rain drops.

Is it warmer or colder the further you travel above sea level?

This is the pushing force of the atmosphere.

Name this type of cloud.

What type of cloud is closest to the ground?

Areas further from large bodies of water typically have colder climates.

Cool temperatures, light rain, or even snow are characteristics of this type of cloud.

These clouds are associated with pleasant weather and laying in the grass and admiring the sky.

Water that falls from the clouds as rain, sleet, snow or hail is called what?

What climate region in the U.S. are we, (Spartanburg, SC) located in?

Which location is closest to the Equator?

This is the repeated movement of water through the environment through different forms.