Weather Quiz

What are the three main types of clouds?

• stratocumulus, nimbostratus, and altostratus

• nimbus, altostratus, and stratocumulus

• altostratus, nimbostratus, and stratocumulus

• cumulus, stratus, and cirrus

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Barometer

What is the instrument used to measure rainfall called?

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Barometer

• Wind vane

Which cloud is often described as 'fluffy' and looks like cotton?

• Nimbus

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

What is the process of predicting the weather called?

• meteorology

• geology

• astrology

• climatology

Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• altimeter

• hydrometer

• barometer

• thermometer

Which cloud is thin and wispy, often appearing like a veil in the sky?

• Nimbus cloud

• Cumulus cloud

• Stratus cloud

• Cirrus cloud

What is the instrument used to measure humidity called?

• thermometer

• barometer

• hygrometer

• anemometer

Which cloud is dark and brings heavy rain or thunderstorms?

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Nimbostratus

• Cumulonimbus

What is the instrument used to measure temperature called?

• thermometer

• barometer

• ruler

• scale