Forms of Precipitation

Precipitation is water that falls to Earth. Hail, rain, sleet, and snow are four types of precipitation. Which type of precipitation is most likely to occur when the cloud and air temperatures are below freezing?

Which claim BEST explains why some balls of hail have layers?

Which of these best shows the correct sequence that forms sleet?

Which of these best shows the correct sequence that forms hail?

Precipitation occurs when water moves from the atmosphere to Earth’s surface. The water can be in liquid or solid form. Which two forms of precipitation consist of solid water?

Jack measures the outside temperature as 16 degrees Celsius (°C), 61 degrees Fahrenheit (°F). She observes precipitation falling from the clouds in a solid form.

What type of precipitation is Jack most likely observing?

In a class experiment, Abel observed snow under a microscope.  

How is the snow different from the rain you see outside?

A team of scientists in Lee County wanted to understand how rainfall affects the local toad population. To better understand this relationship, they conducted an investigation that showed that for every inch of rain Naples received in a month, the toad population decreases by 20%. Before other scientists trust these results, what needs to happen first?