Weather

Front

In a high pressure systems, there are few clouds because the air is moving downward.

Back

There are few clouds because the air is moving downward.

Front

What is a front?

Back

A boundary where two different air masses meet.

Front

Air masses are named for ______.

Back

where they form

Front

A cold front usually brings what kind of weather?

Back

heavy rain and/or thunderstorms

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

a large body of air with the same temperature and moisture

Front

What is the purpose of a barometer?

Back

It measure the amount of pressure in the air.

Front

Which weather tool measures wind speed?

Back

anemometer

Front

What instrument should Ryan use to measure the amount of rainfall that has fallen in his neighborhood over the past two weeks? (Options: Rain gauge, Wind Vane, Barometer, Thermometer)

Back

Rain gauge

Front

What three instruments will a meteorologist use to make the prediction of a 15 mph wind, a high temperature of 52 degrees, and a pressure of 720 mb? Options: anemometer, barometer, thermometer, barometer, hygrometer, thermometer, thermometer, satellite image, hygrometer, anemometer, satellite image, barometer

Back

anemometer, barometer, thermometer

Front

Which tool measures humidity or the amount of moisture in the air?

Back

hydrometer