Wind and Weather Quiz 2

What is wind?

• Air that moves

• A form of precipitation

• A type of cloud

• A weather instrument

What causes air to move?

• The Sun's energy

• Earth's rotation

• The Moon's gravity

• Ocean currents

What happens to warm air?

• It sinks

• It rises

• It cools down

• It stays still

What is an anemometer used for?

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring wind speed

• Measuring air pressure

• Measuring humidity

What type of clouds are thin and wispy?

• Nimbostratus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

What is precipitation?

• A weather instrument

• Water that falls from clouds

• Air that moves

• A type of wind

What do thunderstorms create?

• Hail

• Lightning

• Snow

• Fog

What is a blizzard?

• A sunny day

• A warm wind

• A severe snowstorm

• A type of rain

What happens when warm, moist air meets cold, dry air?

• It creates thunderstorms

• It creates sunny weather

• It creates fog

• It creates calm winds

What is the nickname for the area in the U.S. where tornadoes are common?

• Windy City

• Tornado Alley

• Blizzard Zone

• Hurricane Alley