All About Weather

What is precipitation?

• Precipitation is the movement of water vapor in the atmosphere.

• Precipitation is the process of evaporation from the Earth's surface.

• Precipitation refers to the collection of water in rivers and lakes.

• Precipitation is water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

What instrument measures temperature?

• barometer

• anemometer

• thermometer

• hygrometer

What type of cloud is fluffy and white?

• Nimbostratus clouds

• Stratus clouds

• Cirrus clouds

• Cumulus clouds

What do we call a storm with strong winds and rain?

• tornado

• blizzard

• hurricane

• storm

What is the water cycle?

• The water cycle is the process of water circulating from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

• The water cycle is the method of purifying water through evaporation and condensation.

• The water cycle refers to the movement of water only within the oceans.

• The water cycle is the process of water being stored in underground reservoirs.

What is a tornado?

• A tornado is a large body of water that forms in the ocean.

• A tornado is a calm weather phenomenon with no wind.

• A tornado is a type of cloud formation that produces rain.

• A tornado is a violent rotating column of air in contact with the ground, often associated with severe weather.

What does a weather vane show?

• The temperature of the air.

• The amount of rainfall.

• The direction of the wind.

• The speed of the wind.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average temperature; climate is the daily forecast.

• Weather is short-term; climate is long-term.

• Weather is determined by geography; climate is influenced by human activity.

• Weather changes every season; climate remains constant throughout the year.

What is a hurricane?

• A hurricane is a type of earthquake with high seismic activity.

• A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 mph.

• A hurricane is a type of tornado that forms over land.

• A hurricane is a large snowstorm with freezing temperatures.

What causes thunder and lightning?

• Thunder is caused by the rapid expansion of air due to lightning, while lightning is caused by the discharge of electrical energy in the atmosphere.

• Thunder is caused by rain hitting the ground.

• Thunder is the sound of clouds colliding.

• Lightning is caused by the sun's heat.