4.4 Weather Review Flashcard

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What type of weather is indicated by fair weather clouds?

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Fair Weather

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What tool do you use to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer

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Which statement is NOT true if the weather headline says it will be cooler?

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The temperature will rise

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In a thunderstorm, which comes first: lightning or thunder?

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Lightning

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What is the main purpose of a thermometer?

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To measure temperature

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What type of cloud is often associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds

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What does a barometer measure?

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Air pressure

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.