Changes in Weather
Directions: Write the word or words that best complete each sentence in the space below.
Words may be used only once.
Atmosphere Hurricane Sphere Weather Axis
Precipitation Tornado Water Cycle Season
Water that falls to the ground from the atmosphere is called (p. 282)
Clouds precipitation
What the air is like at a certain time and place is the (p. 280) weather
The layers of gases and tiny bits of dust that surround Earth are called the (p. 280) atmosphere
The path water takes between Earth’s surface and the atmosphere is called the (p. 294) water cycle
Earth is shaped like a ball called a sphere
A hurricane ocean. (p. 297)
. (p. 305)
is a storm with strong winds and heavy rains that forms over the
Cirrus, cumulus, and stratus are all types of clouds
Winter is the coldest season
. (p. 290-291)
of the year. (p. 308)
Earth spins on its axis . (p. 305)
A tornado is a powerful storm that forms over land. (p. 296)

Directions: Circle the letter of the best answer for each question.
All of the following are examples of precipitation except (p. 282)
What powers the water cycle? (p. 294)
A.
B.
Rain
C.
Hail
Lightning
A.
The sun
B.
The moon
C.
Earth’s rotation
D.
Wind Speed
D.
Snow
A storm that buries cars and buildings in snow is a (p. 297) What is the term used for the weight of air pushing down on Earth? (p. 283)
A.
Temperature
B.
Air pressure
C.
Humidity
D.
Wind
A.
B.
C.
D.
Blizzard
Hurricane
Tornado flood
Which is the warmest season of the year?
(p. 308)
A.
Winter
B.
Spring
C.
Summer
D.
Fall