Mystery Science 3rd grade Stormy Skies Lesson 4

Question 1

What do hurricanes, tornadoes and dust storms have in common?

Accepted Answer

They all have strong winds and can blow away houses.

Question 2

Winters here are nice and warm, but not hot

Accepted Answer

mild

Question 3

If a new species of dog was discovered with large ears and didn't pant to cool off, what zone is it from?

Accepted Answer

desert, animals in the desert don't pant or they'd die with no water

Question 4

Where do clouds come from?

Accepted Answer

They are formed by tiny liquid water droplets that evaporate from the Earth

Question 5

Which of the storms does NOT have rain?

Accepted Answer

dust storms

Question 6

It’s cold in December and in June:

Accepted Answer

polar

Question 7

How can you tell the difference between a stratus and a stratonimbus cloud?

Accepted Answer

A stratonimbus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud, and causes rain.

Question 8

Animals that live here don’t pant to cool off, otherwise they would lose water:

Accepted Answer

desert

Question 9

It’s hot in December and in June:

Accepted Answer

tropical

Question 10

Trees lose their leaves in the autumn:

Accepted Answer

temperate

Question 11

Stratonimbus storms usually cause rain all day long because ______.

Accepted Answer

the clouds are very wide so they spend a long time over one area.

Question 12

Tropical climate zones are very wet and humid because __________.

Accepted Answer

sunbeams shine directly on them, causing more rain and water evaporation.

Question 13

Many animals hibernate in winter, come back out in springtime

Accepted Answer

temperate

Question 14

It doesn’t rain here very much, ever:

Accepted Answer

desert

Question 15

A tall rain cloud is rolling in, it will...

Accepted Answer

rain for 30 minutes to a couple hours max

Question 16

How did you test out your house design?

Accepted Answer

I blew my windmaker at my house.

Question 17

Animals that live here have blubber or thick fur:

Accepted Answer

polar

Question 18

Where do hurricanes form?

Accepted Answer

over the ocean

Question 19

In the Wind-Proof activity, what problem were you trying to solve?

Accepted Answer

A windstorm was going to blow my roof and house away.

Questions 19