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Gr3 ch6 SC weather
Weather patterns
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Runoff | Water that falls to earth ,flows over land and collects in bodies of water. |
| Watercycle | The movement of water from earth's surface into air and back again. |
| Precipitation | Water that falls to earth. |
| Weather | What the air is like in a place in a single moment. |
| Climate | Pattern of weather in a place over many years. |
| Atmosphere | The blanket of air that surrounds earth. |
| Humidity | The amount of water vaper in the air. |
| Severe Weather | Dangerous weather |
| Thunderstorm | Heavy rain with thunder and lightning. |
| Tornado | A strong wind that comes from the clouds. |
| Hurricane | A large storm that starts over the ocean. |