Weather Instruments Flashcard

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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?

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A and B

Front

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

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

A fourth grade teacher presents the following images of types of clouds. Which question can the students ask to determine the cloud types shown?

Back

What altitude is the cloud found at?

Front

The low pressure and stationary front in Georgia indicate what type of weather?

Back

Cloudy and Rainy

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 of the following would help us to learn about the climate in a certain area? A forecast that predicts the rain amounts for the next 10 days, A chart that shows the average temperatures and rain amounts for several years, A forecast that predicts the amount of snow expected in the next month, A chart that shows the cloud types recorded over the past week

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A chart that shows the average temperatures and rain amounts for several years

Front

Based on the weather map of Georgia, which of these BEST describes the weather moving towards Atlanta? Warm and sunny, Warm and rainy, Cold and rainy, Cold and sunny

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Cold and rainy

Front

Andrew notices the sky has a few large clouds that look like cotton balls. Which cloud is he most likely seeing?

Back

Cumulus