1. 6th Grade Science Section 1
Weather
6th Grade Science
Section 1

2. What is Weather?
Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place, with respect to heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, and rain.

3. There is Sunny Weather…
The sun creates a bright, warm atmosphere and sunny day.

4. There is Rainy Weather…
Rain is moisture from the atmosphere that falls into separate drops.

5. There is Snowy Weather…
Snow is frozen water vapor from the atmosphere that turns into ice crystals. It falls in light white flakes or lies on the ground in a white layer.

6. There are Thunderstorms…
A thunderstorm is a storm with thunder and lightning with rain.

7. There are Tornadoes…
A tornado is a destructive mobile violent rotating wind shaped like a funnel.

8. There are Hurricanes…
A hurricane is a storm with a violent wind in particular a tropical cyclone.

9. The Weather can be different everyday…
What is the weather like outside?
Is it cold or hot?
Is it sunny or cloudy?
Is it raining or snowing?

10. Weather Questions
The ____________________ creates a bright, warm atmosphere and sunny day.
A ____________________ is a destructive mobile violent rotating wind shaped like a funnel.
____________________ is moisture from the atmosphere that falls into separate drops.
A ____________________ is a storm with a violent wind in particular a tropical cyclone.
____________________ is frozen water vapor from the atmosphere that turns into ice crystals.
A ____________________ is a storm with thunder and lightning with rain.