4.4 Weather SOL Review

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Fluffy white clouds that have flat bottoms are called ___

Back

Cumulus clouds are fluffy white clouds with flat bottoms, often indicating fair weather.

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What direction do weather fronts typically move in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

In the Northern Hemisphere, weather fronts generally move from west to east.

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Stratus clouds block ___

Back

Stratus clouds block sunlight, often leading to overcast skies.

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An anemometer is used to measure ___

Back

An anemometer measures wind speed.

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Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with what type of weather conditions?

Back

Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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What type of cloud is thin and wispy, often indicating fair weather?

Back

Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy, typically indicating fair weather.

Front

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

Back

A barometer is used to measure air pressure.

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What type of cloud is typically low and gray, covering the sky like a blanket?

Back

Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that cover the sky like a blanket.

Front

What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

Back

A front is the boundary between two different air masses.

Front

What type of precipitation falls as ice pellets?

Back

Sleet is the term for precipitation that falls as ice pellets.