Weather for Fifth Grade

What are the three main types of clouds?

• stratocumulus

• altostratus

• cumulus, stratus, cirrus

• nimbostratus

Which weather instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

Explain the difference between climate and weather.

• Climate and weather are the same thing.

• Climate changes daily, weather changes yearly.

• Climate is short-term, weather is long-term.

• Climate is long-term, weather is short-term.

How do meteorologists use weather forecasting to predict the weather?

• By consulting a magic eight ball

• By analyzing data from satellites, radar, weather stations, and computer models to identify patterns and make predictions.

• By reading tea leaves

• By flipping a coin and guessing

What type of cloud is fluffy and white, often resembling cotton balls?

• Cirrus cloud

• Stratus cloud

• Nimbus cloud

• Cumulus cloud

Which weather instrument is used to measure humidity in the air?

• barometer

• hygrometer

• anemometer

• thermometer

Why is climate considered to be the average of weather conditions over a long period of time?

• Climate is the short-term average of weather conditions.

• Climate is the instantaneous measurement of weather conditions.

• Climate is the prediction of future weather conditions.

• Climate is the long-term average of weather conditions.

What is the purpose of a barometer in weather forecasting?

• To determine the humidity levels in the atmosphere.

• To forecast the likelihood of earthquakes.

• To measure atmospheric pressure and predict weather changes.

• To measure wind speed and direction accurately.

Which type of cloud is thin and wispy, often found at high altitudes?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

How do meteorologists use satellite images in weather forecasting?

• Satellite images are used to predict earthquakes

• Satellite images help meteorologists track cloud patterns, monitor storm systems, observe temperature changes, and analyze weather conditions to forecast future weather.

• Satellite images help in forecasting volcanic eruptions

• Meteorologists use satellite images to study ocean currents