4th Grade Weather Review

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is the term for liquid and solid water particles that fall from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What tool do we use to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is the tool used to measure temperature.

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What type of front brings thunderstorms followed by clear skies?

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A cold front brings thunderstorms followed by clear skies.

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What should people wear in Northwest near Seattle when the weather is clear and mild?

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People should wear long sleeves and pants.

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What does a barometer measure?

Back

A barometer measures air pressure.

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What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is used to measure the amount of precipitation that falls.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What happens when cold dry air moves into warm moist air?

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It can create a cold front, which may lead to thunderstorms.

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What type of weather might occur with a warm front?

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A warm front typically brings steady rain with low clouds.

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What is the role of a wind vane?

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A wind vane indicates the direction of the wind.