Observing Weather

Which weather tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer

• barometer

• anemometer

• wind vane

This weather tool measures wind speed and direction.

• thermometer

• barometer

• anemometer

• wind vane

Which weather tool measures temperature?

• thermometer

• barometer

• rain gauge

• anemometer

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

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

• cirrus
• stratus
• cumulus
• cumulonimbus

Which condition usually means cloudy, stormy weather?

• high pressure
• low pressure

Which type of cloud brings heavy rain and thunderstorms?

• stratus cloud

• cumulonimbus cloud

• cumulus cloud

• cirrus cloud

Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all forms of _____.

• precipitation
• condensation
• evaporation
• climate

When a warm air mass gently slides on top of a cold air mass, and you have drizzly rain and then warmer weather, what type of front has passed through the area?

• warm front

• cold front

• occluded front

• stationary front

Located at the leading edge of a temperature drop off. Brings heavy thunderstorms, rain, and hail. Cool, fair weather is likely to follow.

• Warm Front

• Cold Front

• Occluded Front

• Stationary Front