Weather Review 2

What characteristic do thunderstorm, tornadoes, and hurricanes have in common?

• Stormy seas
• Large hail
• Strong winds
• Heavy precipitation

What types of clouds are being described?

• Stratus and Cumulus
• Cumulonimbus and Cumulus
• Cirrus and Cumulonimbus
• Cumulus and Cirrus
• Stratus and Cirrus

Which of the following statements about storms are true? Select ALL correct answers.

• Tornadoes are violent twisting storms.
• Hurricanes occur most often in the winter.
• Thunderstorms occur most often in the warmer months.
• A lot of damage from hurricanes is due to flooding.
• Hurricanes form over warm flat land.

This storm has a calm center, or eye, and usually forms over tropical waters. It can cover a wide path. Which storm is described?

• Tornado
• Thunderstorm
• Blizzard
• Hurricane

What kind of cloud most resembles a feather in the sky?

• Stratus
• Cumulus
• Cirrus
• Cumulonimbus

Which fluffy, white clouds with flat bottoms are usually present during fair weather?

• Stratus
• Cumulus
• Cirrus
• Cumulonimbus

Which instrument does a meteorologist use to measure air pressure?

• Wind Vane
• Rain Gauge
• Anemometer
• Barometer
• Thermometer

A scientist took measurements during a severe storm. He recorded the wind speed. What instrument was used to find this measurement?

• Barometer
• Wind Vane
• Anemometer
• Thermometer
• Rain Gauge

What instrument does a meteorologist use to measure wind direction?

• Anemometer
• Wind Vane
• Barometer
• Thermometer
• Rain Gauge

What months does the city most likely need to plan to pay workers to remove snow?

• January, February, March, November, December
• January, February, March, April, May, June
• March, April, August, October, November, December
• February, April, June, August, October, December