Weather Quiz Review

A barometer measures...

• air pressure
• temperature
• rainfall
• water level

Which instrument would measure wind speed?

• rain gauge
• anemometer
• thermometer
• rain

Meteorologists measure precipitation using a...

• thermometer
• anemometer
• rain gauge
• wind vane

Which instrument measures temperature?

• Thermometer
• Anemometer
• Wind Vane
• Rain Gauge

It snowed 12 inches in January; it snowed 18 inches in February; it snowed 7 inches in March. Which month is school most likely to have the most snow days off?

• January
• February
• March
• April

Warm air rises and cools. Moisture in the air forms clouds that will bring rain. What pressure system is described?

• High pressure
• Low pressure
• No pressure
• Light pressure

What are clouds made of?

• Dust that blows from the earth
• Cotton particles in the air
• Large amounts of snow and ice
• Tiny droplets of water or ice

This storm covers a narrow path, yet it is extremely destructive. It often forms over flat land. What storm is described?

• Tornado
• Hurricane
• Thunderstorm
• Hailstorm

What kind of storm is associated with heavy rain, winds above 75 mph, high tides, and huge waves?

• Thunderstorm
• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Blizzard

Rain - Snow - Sleet
Which word best describes the terms above?

• Precipitation
• Wind
• Meteorologist
• Humidity