Weather

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is the part of the water cycle where water falls to Earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What tool measures rainfall?

Back

A Rain Gauge measures the amount of rain that falls over a given time.

Front

What does a thermometer measure?

Back

A thermometer measures temperature.

Front

What is the weather?

Back

Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

Front

What is a weather forecast?

Back

A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the future.

Front

What does a barometer measure?

Back

A barometer measures air pressure.

Front

What is the purpose of a weather vane?

Back

A weather vane shows the direction of the wind.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

Front

What is a sunny day?

Back

A sunny day is when the sun is shining brightly and there are few or no clouds in the sky.

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front is when a mass of cold air moves in and replaces warmer air.