Weather

What tool measures temperature?

• anemometer
• rain gauge
• thermometer
• wind vane

What tool measures wind speed?

• anemometer
• rain gauge
• thermometer
• wind vane

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

Why does precipitation fall from clouds?

• Water on the ground is heated by the sun.
• Living things on the ground need water.
• Water droplets are get too heavy to float in air.
• The temperature on the ground is very warm.

In _________ pressure systems, air sinks:

• high
• low
• medium
• none

Which weather tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer
• barometer
• anemometer
• psychrometer

What happens to water vapor as it rises?

• It evaporates and disappears.
• It condenses and forms clouds.
• It travels great distances and precipitates.
• It stays hanging in the air and does nothing.

The weather forecast in today's newspaper predicts rain throughout the entire day.  Which describes how the sky will most likely look?

• sunny and clear of clouds
• mostly sunny with a few wispy clouds
• partly sunny with many puffy clouds
• mostly covered in low, heavy clouds