Weather Unit Review 6th grade Science VA

What type of front brings steady rain for days?

• Cold Front

• Warm Front

• Stationary Front

• Occluded Front

To be classified as a blizzard it must have all of the characteristics except_____?

• Winds of at least 35 mph

• Thunder

• Visibility limited to less than 1/4 mile

• Conditions that last for at least 3 consecutive hours

Which of these best describes a tornado?

• a winter storm that produces precipitation

• a rotating funnel-shaped cloud with strong winds and thunderstorms

• a severe weather condition with low temperatures and blowing snow

• a storm that forms over warm ocean water and has extremely strong winds

Which type of storm causes the most flooding in areas located near an ocean coastline?

• tornado

• hurricane

• blizzard

• freezing rain

Which of the following instruments is used to measure wind speed?

• anemometer

• wind sock

• barometer

• thermometer

This continuous movement of water from the ground to the air and back to the ground again.

• rain gauge

• water cycle

• seed cloud

• condensation

Which cloud is large and puffy and is associated with a clear day?

• cumulus

• stratus

• cirrus

• nimbus

High, white feathery clouds usually associated with fair weather are called _____ clouds.

• cumulus

• stratus

• cirrus

• nimbus

Which of the following is not a weather factor?

• temperature

• time

• air pressure

• moisture

Which of the following instruments is used to measure air temperature?

• rain gauge

• altimeter

• barometer

• thermometer