Forecasting Weather

Mark looks at the clouds in the sky and decides that he does not need to
take his umbrella with him today. Which clouds did Mark most likely see
in the sky?

• cirrus
• nimbostratus
• cumulonimbus

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

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

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

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

What are the daily conditions of temperature, humidity and precipitation?

• weather
• climate

As altitude increases, what happens to temperature?

• temperature increases
• temperature decreases

This weather tool is used to measure...

• Rainfall
• Wind Direction
• Wind Speed
• Temperature

This weather tool is used to measure... 

• Temperature
• Rainfall 
• Wind Speed
• Humidity

This type of severe weather causes heavy flooding, high winds, and storm surge.

• Tornado
• Hurricane
• Blizzard
• Thunderstorm

What type of weather would you predict for Columbia, SC based on this weather map? 

• Cooler and potential for storms
• Warm and clear
• Consistently hot and sunny
• Record highs

A tool for measuring how much rain has fallen

• thermometer

• anemometer

• lightning rod

• rain gauge