Weather / instruments Study Guide- 4th grade

Front

What is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time?

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Weather

Front

What instrument measures the amount of rainfall?

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Rain gauge

Front

What instrument is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer

Front

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

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Cold front

Front

Which cloud is dark and puffy and brings stormy weather?

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Cumulonimbus

Front

What is the long-term average of weather conditions in a region called?

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Climate

Front

What instrument measures air pressure?

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Barometer

Front

What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer

Front

What type of cloud is thin and wispy?

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Cirrus

Front

What is the term for the process of water vapor turning into liquid water?

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Condensation