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Grade 4 Unit 5 Weather (What are the types of weather? (Sunny (The sort of…
Grade 4 Unit 5 Weather
The water cycle
What are the different ways ways in which water move ?
Runoff
Runoff often flows into streams, rivers, and lakes. It may also flood low-lying areas.
Precipitation
Rain, snow and hail are all forms of precipitation.
Groundwater
Ground water moves very slowly.
Evaporation
Sunlight heats up water particles and causes water to evaporate.
Transpiration
Water exits plants' leaves through the process of transpiration.
Condensation
Water vapor condenses around salt and dust particles in the air to form water droplets
What are the types of weather?
Sunny
The sort of weather where the skies are blue, the grasses are bright and there is a lot of sunlight.
Rainy
Flood water can damage crops and homes.
Cloudy
Stratus clouds are low and gray, making the day dark and gloomy.
Windy
Wind power now provides four percent of the world's energy.
Snowy
Water vapor changes directly into ice. Some people play in the snow in winter.
How is weather predicted
?
Weather satellites
Weather satellites collect weather data such as cloud cover, and track storms.
Weather maps
A weather map uses symbols to represent types of weather.
Computer programs
Computer programs help interpret weather information.
Weather Station
s
Some weather stations use radar to track storm.
