Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Weather 4.6

Review for Weather TEST

QuestionAnswer
liquid water is heated and changed to a gas (water vapor) evaporation
gas (water vapor) is cooled and changed back to a liquid condensation
Water as a liquid or a solid falls to the ground precipitation
The weight of the air pushing down on the Earth's surface air pressure
dark clouds, falling air pressure, warm temps = rainy weather
a measure of heat energy in the atmosphere temperature
When a cold front pushes under warm air and the warm air rises, a ____________ may form thunderstorm
a rapidly spinning column of air that moves in a narrow path tornado
collect rain water and measure the amount fallen rain gauge
rotating wind over the ocean, creates huge waves hurricane
this map symbol is a string of semi circles, it labels a front warm front
the type of weather in a specific area over a long period of time climate
high pressure = _____________ weather happy, sunny weather
this scientist gathers data by using a variety of instruments and uses the uses the data to predict weather patterns Meteorologist
a prediction of the weather is a forecast
rain, sleet, snow, hail precipitation
measures temperature thermometer
measures wind speed anenomometer
measures air pressure barometer
measures moister in the air hygrometer
measures length ruler
measures mass balance
measures volume graduated cylinder
A storm that causes flooding near the ocean hurricane
Meteorologists measure the amount of percipitation with a rain gauge
A low, flat, grey cloud stratus
Clouds that are fluffy white cotton balls in the sky, make fun shapes, fair weather cumulus
Angry clouds cumulonimbus
made of tiny droplets of water and ice clouds
feathery clouds, change in weather coming soon cirrus
Created by: denabrown
Popular Earth Science sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards