We're going to a site that has a lot of information about clouds and precipitation. Double-Click on the buttons to view the answers! Single-Click on the buttons again to hide the answers.
Let's go to the Weather Station! After visiting the site, can you answer the following questions?
Clouds
Look at this stuff on clouds, and try to answer the questions.
1. What are three kinds of clouds and what do they look like?
2. What are two kinds of clouds that can
tell you that stormy weather may be arriving soon? Look at the pictures
and describe what they look like in your own words.
3. Describe one way that you can predict rain from the kinds of clouds you see.
Rain
Ok, let's find information about rain. Try to answer these questions.
4. Where does rain come from?
5. What is one reason that air rises?
6. Where do rainbows come from?
Your Choice!
Pick one of the other areas of the Weather Station and write down two cool things that you've learned. Be sure to include a cool picture!
Extra!
Here are some fun things you can do if you have time!
- If you feel like a challenge, compete with other kids from around the world on a Weather Quiz! You might get to have your name on the Weather Station Web Site!
- Look at the weather forecast for your town at these three sites and see if they are all the same. Which weather forecast do you think is best? What will the weather be tomorrow?
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