4.4 Weather Review Flashcard

Front

What type of cloud is known for producing thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus

Front

What is the term for the average weather conditions in a region over a long period?

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Climate

Front

What type of weather is typically associated with cumulus clouds?

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Fair Weather

Front

What does it mean if a weather headline suggests it might rain?

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It indicates the possibility of precipitation.

Front

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

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Barometer

Front

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

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Cirrus

Front

What is the term for the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area?

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Weather

Front

What type of cloud is flat and layered, often covering the sky?

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Stratus

Front

What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer

Front

What type of precipitation is formed when water vapor freezes in the atmosphere?

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Snow