Weather and Climate unit assessment (Science)

tornado

lightning storm

hurricane

blizzard

Because of the tilt of the Earth.

Because there are 365 days in a year.

Because sunlight brings heat to the Earth.

Because using flashlights is fun.

The wind moving the clouds quickly.

When clouds become heavy with water.

The dry air.

The sun moving behind the clouds.

water vapor

a loud noise

electricity in the sky

tornado

thuderstorm

blizzard

drought

flooding in many areas

crops stop growing and die

shrinking watering holes fill with bacteria

people and animals have less to eat

lock all windows and doors

evacuate the area

turn off the radio and tv

go quickly into the basement

Because the clouds are thin

Because we are looking out the window

Because lines of lightning are called bolts

light travels faster than sound

warm air meeting cold air

heavy snow

pouring rain

clouds fill with ice crystals