Unit 2 Weather Test Review

Cooler temperatures, stronger winds, and high chance of precipitation is associated with

• sunny weather
• rainy weather
• hot weather
• Mrs. Britton's bad mood! =(

Warm temperature, low winds, and low chance of precipitation is associated with 

• rainy weather
• sunny weather
• cold weather
• Mrs. Britton's happy mood! =)

Stratus clouds are low clouds that bring light rain or mist. They often touch the earth’s surface as

• snow
• thunderstorms
• sun beams
• fog

________________ and precipitation can be predicted at any given time if the climate of the area is known.

• Rain
• Snow
• Temperature
• Hail

Cold air mass moving toward a warm air mass usually means

• a warm, sunny day
• a warm, rainy day
• a cool, sunny day
• a cool, rainy day.

Clouds are classified by the ______________ at which they are found.

• elevation
• puffiness
• whiteness
• shape

Meteorologists study weather and collect weather data to be able to predict weather patterns in order to 

• to help you pass the EOG.
• to increase the public's knowledge about weather.
• to be smarter than Mr. Jeff.
• help keep people safe.

Different types of clouds produce different types

• rain.
• weather.
• climate.
• happiness.

A low pressure that develops over warm sections of the ocean can produce a

• sleet storm.
• snow storm.
• hurricane.
• sunny day.

Rain gauges measures

• air temperature.
• air pressure.
• rain.
• wind speed.