Atmosphere

What does this symbol on a weather map indicate? 

• High pressure system
• Low pressure system
• Cold front
• Warm front

What does this symbol indicate on a weather map? 

• High pressure system
• Low pressure system
• Cold front
• Warm front

What kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?

• Sunny weather
• Precipitation (rain, snow, etc.)

Which weather tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer
• barometer
• anemometer
• psychrometer

This weather tool measures wind speed and direction

• thermometer
• barometer
• anemometer
• psychrometer

Which weather tool measures temperature?

• thermometer
• barometer
• psychrometer
• anememeter

Which type of cloud is most often observed during a thunderstorm?

• cirrus
• stratus
• cumulus
• cumulonimbus

Hot air (RISES / FALLS) __________.

• RISES
• FALLS

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Cold air (RISES/ FALLS)  _________.

• RISES
• FALLS

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does this symbol on a weather map indicate? 

• High pressure system
• Low pressure system
• Cold front
• Warm front