Weather Data Flashcard

Front

What tool is used to measure rainfall?

Back

Rain gauge

Front

What weather conditions are likely when the temperature is high?

Back

Heat and humidity

Front

What kind of weather would you expect in a city with an average temperature of 77°F and 2 inches of rainfall in July?

Back

Warm and sunny

Front

What device measures wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

Front

What does a barometer measure?

Back

Air pressure

Front

What is the purpose of a thermometer?

Back

To measure temperature

Front

What weather condition is associated with high humidity?

Back

Thunderstorms

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What does a wind vane indicate?

Back

The direction of the wind.

Front

What is the average temperature?

Back

The sum of temperatures divided by the number of measurements.