Clouds, Water Cycle & Precipitation

Essential Questions - Clouds, Water Cycle precipitation What are the different cloud types?What does each cloud type look like?Why are different clouds formed the way they are?What type of weather does each cloud bring?What are the steps within the water cycle?What are the different types of precipitation and how are they formed? The Science of Clouds Watch this video to learn about the water cycle and how leads to the formation of clouds and precipitation. All cloud types will be addressed in the video but you will be tested on only the 4 listed in the Anchor Chart below Types of Clouds Anchor Chart - use this chart to create notes for yourself Clouds Match the clouds names to the pictures. cirrus cumulonimbus cumulus stratus Clouds and Weather Match the cloud type to the expected weather cirrus sunny weather with wispy clouds cumulus sunny weather with fluffy clouds stratus gray, cloudy skies cumulonimbus thunderstorms Types of Precipitation Audio Book Identify the 4 types of precipitation as described from the audiobook. Be able to describe each as learned in the book Based on the illustration above, what is the deciding factor for the type of participation we receive in the winter? type of clouds location of the clouds temperature of the atmosphere According to the diagram above, at what temperature does water freeze? 32 degrees F 32 degrees C 0 degrees F water doesn't freeze Animated Water Cycle - Use the water cycle animation below to answer the following questions. The step in the water cycle where water in the oceans turns from a liquid to a gas. transpiration evaporation condensation precipitation The step in the water cycle where water is released from the clouds as a liquid or a solid. transpiration evaporation condensation precipitation As gases cool and form clouds, _ occurs. transpiration evaporation condensation precipitation As plants release water into this atmosphere, this is known as _. transpiration evaporation condensation precipitation