Weather

Front

In a high pressure system, what is the cloud condition and air movement?

Back

There are few clouds because the air is moving downward.

Front

What is a front?

Back

A boundary where two different air masses meet.

Front

Air masses are named for ______.

Back

where they form

Front

A cold front usually brings what kind of weather?

Back

heavy rain and/or thunderstorms

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

a large body of air with the same temperature and moisture

Front

What is the purpose of a barometer?

Back

It measures the amount of pressure in the air.

Front

Which weather tool measures wind? Options: anemometer, therometer, wind vane, barometer

Back

anemometer

Front

What instrument should Ryan use to measure the amount of rainfall?

Back

Rain gauge

Front

What three instruments will a meteorologist use to predict a 15 mph wind, a high temperature of 52 degrees, and a pressure of 720 mb?

Back

anemometer, barometer, thermometer

Front

Which tool measures humidity or the amount of moisture in the air?

Back

hydrometer