Science Chapter 9--Weather

Which tool is used to measure the amount of rainfall?

• weather vane
• thermometer
  thermometer
• rain gauge
• anemometer

Which tools is used to show the direction of the wind?

• anemometer
• weather vane
• rain gauge
• thermometer

What gives clues about the weather?

• clouds
• storms
• wind
• animals

What is a prediction of future weather called?

• weather vane
• weather forecast
• weather map

A person who studies the weather is called a __________

• scientist
• astronomer
• meteorologist

What kind of storm forms over warm ocean waters?

• thunderstorm
• hurricane
• blizzard
• tornado

What kinds of cloud forms close to the ground?

• stratus
• cumulus
• fog
• thunderclouds

What kind of cloud grows tall and form thunderclouds?

• cirrus
• fog
• cumulus
• stratus

The atmosphere is a layer of ___________that surrounds the earth

• air
• clouds
• gases
• stardust

What are the 4 kinds of precipitation?

• rain, snow, ice, tornado
• rain, ice, sleet, wind
• rain, snow, sleet, hail
• rain, hurricane, sleet, hail