Weather Grade 6

What is a weather vane?

• An instrument used to show the direction of the wind.

• A device that measures temperature.

• A tool for predicting rainfall.

• A machine that generates electricity.

What is humidity?

• The amount of moisture in the air.

• The temperature of the air.

• The pressure exerted by the air.

• The speed of the wind.

What is precipitation?

• Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

• A type of weather phenomenon characterized by high temperatures.

• The process of water vapor turning into liquid water in the atmosphere.

• A measurement of the amount of water in the soil.

What instrument measures wind speed?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What is wind?

• Air in motion relative to the surface of the Earth.

• A type of precipitation that falls from clouds.

• A measure of atmospheric pressure.

• A phenomenon caused by the rotation of the Earth.

What is a tornado?

• A rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud.

• A type of storm characterized by heavy rain and strong winds.

• A weather phenomenon that involves a sudden drop in temperature and snowfall.

• A large, rotating storm system that forms over warm ocean waters.

What is a rain gauge?

• An instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall.

• A device for measuring temperature.

• A tool for predicting weather patterns.

• A container for collecting stormwater runoff.

What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

What instrument measures the temperature of the air?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

What is a forecast?

• A prediction of future weather conditions.

• A historical analysis of past weather patterns.

• A detailed report on current weather conditions.

• An estimate of future economic trends.