Weather Tools and Cloud Types

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Which instrument would a meteorologist use to indicate that a low pressure system is moving toward their region? Options: Wind Vane, Barometer, Sling Psychrometer, Hygrometer

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Barometer

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What type of weather could be expected tomorrow if the meteorologist says that there will be increased levels of humidity?

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Increased chance of precipitation

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What type of weather do cirrus clouds indicate are coming?

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Fair weather or an approaching warm front.

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If this device was placed outside, it could be used to show: Changes in temperature, the amount of rainfall, changes in humidity, the speed of the wind

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the speed of the wind

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Which instrument could tell you that conditions are right for flying a kite? Options: Anemometer, Barometer, Hygrometer, Thermometer

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Anemometer

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Which of these can be used to measure atmospheric pressure? Anemometer, Barometer, Thermometer, Seismometer

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Barometer

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Usually, Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with weather that is

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stormy

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What must occur before clouds can form?

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Water vapor must lose heat energy.(Cools)

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What type of cloud is pictured here?

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Cirrus

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What type of cloud is pictured here? Options: Cirrus, Cumulus, Stratus, Cumulonimbus

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Cumulus