Sky and Clouds — Flashcards

Grade 1 · Science · Flashcards

Study sky and cloud vocabulary with these 12 flashcards!

Flashcards

atmosphere: The blanket of gases surrounding Earth that protects us and provides air to breathe.
cumulus clouds: Puffy, white, cotton-ball clouds associated with fair weather.
cirrus clouds: High, thin, wispy clouds made of ice crystals, found near the top of the troposphere.
stratus clouds: Flat, gray clouds that spread across the sky and often bring light rain or drizzle.
cumulonimbus: Tall, dark storm clouds that produce thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and hail.
water vapor: Invisible water gas in the air that forms clouds when it cools and condenses.
condensation: When water vapor cools and turns into tiny liquid droplets, forming clouds and dew.
weather: The day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere — sunny, rainy, cloudy, snowy, windy.
forecast: A prediction of what the weather will be in the future, based on cloud types and patterns.
horizon: The line where the sky appears to meet the Earth when you look far into the distance.
sunrise: When the Sun appears on the horizon at the start of the day, often coloring the sky orange and pink.
sunset: When the Sun disappears below the horizon at the end of the day, creating warm orange and red colors.