4th Grade Weather and Water Cycle

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What does the red half circle symbol on a national weather map represent?

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Warm Front

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What type of weather can be predicted when high wispy clouds are observed in the sky?

Back

The weather will probably be dry.

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What is the function of a wind vane?

Back

A wind vane measures wind direction.

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What does an anemometer measure?

Back

An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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Temperature.

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What does a stationary front represent on a weather map?

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A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving.

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What type of clouds are typically associated with a warm front?

Back

Stratus or cirrus clouds.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

Back

Barometer.

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What type of front is represented by a blue line with triangles on a weather map?

Back

Cold Front.