4.4 Weather Test

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What is a weathervane?

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A tool used to determine wind direction.

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What type of clouds are feathery and associated with fair weather?

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Cirrus Clouds.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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Wind Speed.

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What symbol represents a stationary front on a weather map?

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Symbol d.

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What are fluffy white clouds with flat bottoms that indicate fair weather?

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Cumulus Clouds.

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What is the purpose of a barometer?

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To measure air pressure.

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What type of clouds are thick and gray, often bringing rain?

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Stratus Clouds.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.