Weather Review #2

What type of cloud is associated with days of light, continual rain?

• cumulonimbus

• stratus

• cirrus

• cumulus

Which two types of clouds is most often visible during fair weather?

• cirrus and cumulus

• cumulus and cumulonimbus

• stratus and cumulonimbus

• stratus and nimbostratus

Jamie wants to measure the amount of precipitation in her backyard for the month of June. What weather instrument should Jane use?

• weather vane

• barometer

• rain gauge

• thermometer

Which correctly compares low and high pressure systems?

• A low-pressure system usually brings in cool dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system brings in clouds and precipitation.

• A low-pressure system usually brings cloud and precipitation, while a high pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies.

• A low-pressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies.

Which tool is used to measure air pressure?

• barometer

• anemometer

• psychrometer

• thermometer

A meteorologist predicts that a cold front and a high pressure system will arrive later in the day. Which type of cloud will most likely appear as a result?

• cumulus clouds will come in with the front

• stratus clouds will come in with the front

• fog will result

• cumulonimbus clouds will come in with the front

Why is it important for people to be able to identify cumulonimbus clouds?

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause mild showers.

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms.

• Cumulonimbus clouds form near Earth's surface, causing fog.

• Cumulonimbus clouds form when the temperature is below freezing.

Which tool is used to measure wind speed?

• hygrometer

• anemometer

• rain gauge

• barometer

Which tool is used to measure the amount of humidity in the air?

• hygrometer

• wind vane

• thermometer

• barometer

Which most affects the temperature of an area?

• humidity

• latitude

• vegetation

• precipitation