5.E.1.2 Study Guide

Front

What are the clouds that bring drizzly rain called?

Back

Nimbostratus clouds.

Front

Which instrument is used to measure average precipitation?

Back

Rain gauge.

Front

What do cirrus and cumulus clouds have in common?

Back

They are both fair weather clouds.

Front

What type of front brings cumulonimbus clouds and thunderstorms?

Back

A cold front.

Front

At what temperature is precipitation most likely to be snow?

Back

31 degrees Fahrenheit.

Front

What type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?

Back

Cumulonimbus clouds.

Front

What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

Back

Barometer.

Front

What type of precipitation occurs when temperatures are below freezing?

Back

Snow or ice.

Front

What is the main characteristic of nimbostratus clouds?

Back

They bring continuous, steady precipitation.

Front

What type of front is associated with warm air rising over cold air?

Back

A warm front.