Weather

What tools are used to measure temperature?

• Thermometers

• Wind vane

• Rain gauge

• Tape measures and scales

How is wind speed measured?

• By observing the direction of the sun

• By using an anemometer

• By counting the number of clouds in the sky

• By measuring the temperature of the air

What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

• To measure the amount of rainfall

• To measure the wind speed

• To track the temperature of the air

• To count the number of clouds

What is weather?

• Weather only refers to temperature.

• Weather and climate are the same thing

• Weather refers to long-term patterns and can be described as tropical, desert and tropical.

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area such as wind, temperature and precipitation.

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What are the factors that influence weather patterns?

• Number of clouds in the sky

• Color of the sky

• Amount of traffic in the area

• Temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind, and precipitation

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Explain the process of predicting changes in the weather.

• Consulting a crystal ball for insights

• Reading tea leaves and interpreting the patterns

• Asking a fortune teller for weather predictions

• Data collection and analysis using computer models

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A prediction about the weather is called a .......

• weather chart

• weather vane

• thermometer

• weather forecast

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What does a barometer measure?

• Temperature

• Wind direction

• air or atmospheric pressure

• Wind speed

A meteorologist is ________.

• a scientist who studies and predicts the weather

• a prefix or suffix that can be added to a cloud type to indicate precipitation is falling

• a type of very tall cumulus cloud with a dark grey bottom that can indicate severe storms

• the study of weather

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Which scenario correctly describes the anemometer?

• Isaac wanted to know how cold it is outside. He used his weather tool to see that the current temperature is 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Isaac wanted to know how much rained fell overnight. He used his weather tool to see that they received 5 inches of rain.

• Isaac wanted to know how fast the wind was blowing. He used his weather tool to see that the wind was blowing at 15 mph.