Exploring Weather Concepts

What type of weather is typically associated with high pressure?

• Dry and pleasant

• Foggy and drizzly

• Rainy and stormy

• Snowy and cold

What kind of weather is expected with a low pressure system?

• Sunny and clear

• Dry and pleasant

• Rainy and lousy

• Snowy and cold

Which type of front is associated with thunderstorms and blizzards?

• Cold front

• Occluded front

• Warm front

• Stationary front

What type of precipitation occurs when water droplets freeze before hitting the ground?

• Snow

• Sleet

• Hail

• Rain

What type of clouds are feathery and indicate good weather?

• Stratus

• Nimbus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

Which type of clouds are dark and tall, often leading to thunderstorms?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

Which storm is characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud and extremely strong winds?

• Hurricane

• Blizzard

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

What tool is used to measure wind speed?

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Anemometer

• Barometer

Which storm forms over warm ocean waters and can cause high tides and huge waves?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

• Blizzard

What does a barometer measure?

• Precipitation

• Wind speed

• Temperature

• Air pressure