Weather Instruments/Clouds

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What type of cloud is MOST associated with thunderstorms?

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cumulonimbus

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In July in NC, the barometer shows rapidly falling pressure. What type of weather is likely to happen?

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thunderstorms

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In the winter in NC, the barometric pressure is high. What is the weather likely to be like?

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Cool and sunny

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What instruments are best for getting wind information? Options: anemometer and barometer, anemometer and vane, vane and rain gauge, thermometer and rain gauge

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anemometer and vane

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Which type of cloud is made of ice crystals, looks wispy, and indicate that a change in weather is coming? Options: cumulus, cumulonimbus, cirrus, stratus

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cirrus

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Which of the following measures air pressure?

• an anemometer
• a barometer
• a compass
• a thermometer

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a barometer

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What is this instrument? Options: Thermometer, Barometer, Anemometer, wind vane

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Thermometer

Front

What is this instrument? Options: Thermometer, Barometer, Anemometer, wind vane

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Anemometer

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What is this instrument?

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wind vane

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What does this tool measure? Options: Wind speed, Wind direction, Air pressure, Temperature

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Wind direction