You may have heard the expression, “Everyone talks about the weather, but no one ever does anything about it.” Well, we do talk about weather all the time, because this powerful force of nature affects everything we do.
4:46 · Earth Science
As sophisticated as the modern world is, we are still pretty much at the mercy of the weather. We cancel picnics when it rains and sometimes get a day off from school when it snows. Warm, sunny days and rain help crops grow, but too much of either kills them. A storm like a tornado can cause millions of dollars in damage and take many lives.