Weather Data Test

Front

A severe thunderstorm with a possible tornado is approaching your town. The mayor needs to decide whether the citizens need to take shelter. Which two weather instruments will aid the mayor in making this decision?

Back

A and B

Front

Students are using weather instruments to predict if we are going to have a snow day due to a blizzard. Which instruments might be best and why?

Back

barometer to tell if the air pressure is low and a thermometer to check if the temperature is near freezing

Front

If cold dry air is moving into warm, moist air what kind of front would be approaching and what weather might occur?

Back

A cold front that brings thunderstorms followed by clear skies.

Front

Based upon the map, what can you conclude about the weather and how people should dress in the Northwest near Seattle?

Back

People should wear long sleeves and pants. The forecast is for clear, mild weather.

Front

The news is explaining how the temperature outside will be 90°F this week. Which instrument can students use to confirm the temperature and why?

Back

Thermometer to measure the air temperature outside.

Front

Which weather instrument is used to measure wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

Front

Students in a fourth grade class want to observe what happens before any type of weather change. Which instrument should the students use and why?

Back

Barometer to show the pressure change that usually indicates a change in weather.

Front

Which weather instrument is used to measure temperature?

Back

Thermometer

Front

Students want to measure the wind speeds to determine the category of the hurricane. Which two instruments can the students use to measure the wind of the hurricane? Options: Wind vane to show the direction of the wind and Anemometer to show the wind speed., Wind vane to show the wind speed and Anemometer to show the direction of the wind., Rain gauge to measure the wind and rain values and Wind vane to show the direction of wind.

Back

Wind vane to show the direction of the wind and Anemometer to show the wind speed.

Front

What will you tell your friend about the weather in Atlanta, Georgia for a 3 day weekend?

Back

A cold front is coming. It will bring some rain at first and then clear cold weather. Your friend should pack rain gear and some jackets.