4th grade Weather

Front

What is the measurement of the speed of moving air called?

Back

Wind speed

Front

What do you call a scientist who studies the weather?

Back

Meteorologist

Front

What instrument is used to measure the amount of rain that falls?

Back

Rain gauge

Front

What tool would you use to decide if it is warm enough to take a weekend trip to the beach?

Back

Thermometer

Front

What happens to temperature as cloud cover increases?

Back

The temperature decreases.

Front

What is the name of the tool that measures humidity in the air?

Back

Hygrometer

Front

What instrument is used to measure wind direction?

Back

Wind vane

Front

What is the term for a large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity?

Back

Air mass

Front

What do we call the process of water vapor turning into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure?

Back

Wind