Unit 3 Summative Weather and Climate

Front

What is the condition of Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place called?

Back

Weather

Front

A wind vane or wind sock is used to find ______________________.

Back

Wind Direction

Front

____________________ is the measure of the transparency of the atmosphere.

Back

Visibility

Front

What type of clouds are usually associated with thunderstorms?

Back

Cumulus or Cumulonimbus

Front

What instrument measures the temperature of objects?

Back

Thermometer

Front

The amount of water vapor in the air is called ___________.

Back

Humidity

Front

What type of cloud appears feathery or wispy?

Back

Cirrus

Front

The Water Cycle plays a role in weather that occurs on Earth and can contribute to severe weather.

Back

true

Front

What is any form of water that falls to Earth from the sky called?

Back

Precipitation

Front

Which of the following are forms of precipitation?

Back

All of them