Clouds, Precipitation, and the Water Cycle
Have you ever wondered what exactly are those big puffy cotton balls are in the sky? Or what about that white stuff that falls during the winter? Do you ever wonder where the water goes after it comes down as precipitation? Well, the purpose of this tutorial is to teach you a little about clouds, precipitation, and the water cycle.
Have you ever sat in a field on a warm summer day and look up at the clouds? What exactly are they made of? What different kinds are there? Click on "Clouds" to find out!
Singing in the rain can be fun, but have you ever wondered how rain is made? Do you know the difference between freezing rain and sleet? How about how snow forms? Go to "Precipitation" to learn about rain, snow, sleet, and freezing rain!
Did you know that the same water that was on the Earth during the age of the dinosaurs is still the same water we use today? The water cycle is an amazing process, and to learn how it works, click here.
Are you ready to take the ultimate challenge of testing your brain's capacity? Prepare yourself for "THE QUIZ"!
Links
Link to Northern Michigan University
A. Barker: abarker@nmu.edu