4.4 Weather SOL Review

Front

Smooth gray clouds that cover the entire sky are called ___

Back

stratus clouds

Front

A boundary between two air masses of different temperature and humidity is called ___

Back

front

Front

What type of front does the following symbol represent? (occluded front)

Back

occluded front

Front

A barometer is used to measure _____

Back

air pressure

Front

A weathervane is used to determine _____

Back

wind direction

Front

What type of cloud is fluffy and white, often resembling cotton?

Back

cumulus clouds

Front

What is the term for the average weather conditions in a region over a long period?

Back

climate

Front

What instrument measures wind speed?

Back

anemometer

Front

What type of front occurs when a warm air mass meets a cold air mass and the warm air rises?

Back

warm front

Front

What is the term for the force exerted by the weight of air above?

Back

air pressure