Weather Vocab. 1

• themometer
• barometer
• rain gage
• wind vane

Which weather tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer
• barometer
• anemometer
• psychrometer

A person who studies weather and weather patterns is a(n)

• Botanist
• Astronomer
• Geologist
• Meteorologist

What tool measures wind speed?

• anemometer
• rain gauge
• thermometer
• wind vane

What is the best description of the atmosphere?

• All of Earth's water
• The living things on Earth
• The soil and rocks on Earth's surface
• A blanket of air that surrounds Earth

What heats the Earth's surface?

• the moon
• the sun
• the ocean
• the sky

How do temperatures at night compare to temperatures during the day?

• Temperatures at night change slower.
• Temperatures at night change faster.
• Temperatures at night are higher.
• Temperatures at night are lower.

What is it called when liquid water turns into water vapor?

• condensation
• evaporation
• sleet
• run-off

What is an area's expected weather over a long period of time called?

• weather
• geology
• humidity
• climate

Where are the warmest climates located?

• near the equator
• near the North Pole
• near the South Pole
• in the Northern Hemisphere