Weather Maps and Instruments Questions

What is a front? Choose the best answer.

• The boundary of a storm.

• The boundary of a hurricane.

• Any change in weather.

• The boundary between two air masses.

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Which of the following is not an instrument used for weather forecasting? Choose the best answer.

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Compass

How are hail and snow different? Choose the best answer.

• Hail is large spheres of ice whereas snow is small flakes of ice.

• Hail is small flakes of ice whereas snow is large spheres of ice.

• Hail is made of ice pellets whereas snow is small flakes of ice.

• Hail is made of large spheres of ice whereas snow is ice pellets.

What type of weather would occur at a low pressure system? Choose the best answer.

• Cold weather

• Dry weather

• Poor weather

• Nice weather

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True or False: Tracking weather changes can help people be better prepared for changes and major weather events. Choose the best answer.

• True

• False

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A visual aid used to show weather over a certain area is called a _______.

• weather map
• weather fronts

• weather symbols

At a _______ front two air masses meet that are not strong enough to overtake each other.

• warm

• cold

• stationary

• occluded

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Liquid precipitation that falls from clouds is called _______.

• rain
• snow

• sleet

• hail

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Nice weather would be found under a _______ system.

• low pressure

• high pressure

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Draw the symbol for each weather event below. Use the correct colors.

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