Weather Vocabulary Quizizz

What does the word precipitation mean?

• a time of no rainfall

• when water changes from a liquid to a gas

• water that falls from the sky

• increase in Earth’s temperature

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What is the atmosphere?

• an expert on weather

• the air that surrounds a planet, such as Earth

• tiny drops of water that forms on cool surfaces

• water that falls from the sky

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What does the word temperature mean?

• increase in Earth’s temperature

• A measure of how hot something is.

• device that collects and measures rain

• means tornadoes are possible and you should be prepared

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What is a meteorologist?

• a scientist who studies weather

• a time of no rainfall

• a prediction of future weather

• means tornadoes are possible and you should be prepared

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What is a rain gauge?

• a thick cloud close to Earth’s surface

• means a tornado has been seen you should take shelter now

• device that measures precipitation

• tiny drops of water that forms on cool surfaces

Which day is the sunniest?

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday

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A tool used to measure temperature is called ______________.

• thermometer
• hurricane
• hibernate

The condition of the outside air at a particular moment is called ________________.

• tornado
• weather
• water vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What are the two units we measure temperature in?

• Farhenheit and Pounds
• Celsius and Ounces
• Fahrenheit and Celsius
• Inches and Celsius

Which tool measures wind speed?

• Anemometer
• Hygrometer
• Barometer
• Wind Vane