Weather

Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Wind Vane

Identify two other names that could be used to describe a cyclone.

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Typhoon

Which weather situation would be the best if you were spending the day at the beach?

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Identify a function of an anemometer:

• Tells the direction of the wind
• Mercury expands in hot weather
• Cups catch the wind and turn the dial
• Measures humidity

Define the purpose of a Rain Gauge:

• Measures rainfall

• Measures wind speed

• Measures air pressure

• Measures humidity

What is this thermometer indicating?

• Hot weather
• Low air pressure
• Cold temperatures
• High wind speeds

If the air pressure on a barometer is falling, what kind of weather will occur?

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of thermometers?

• Measures temperature
• Tube contains mercury
• Tells you how much it rained last nightght
• Tells you if it is hot or cold outside

In which situation would you use weather  instruments?

• To predict an upcoming storm
• To decide what to eat for lunch
• To figure out why your head hurts
• To predict the future

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In a high pressure systems

• there are few clouds because the air in moving downward

• there are many clouds because the air is very humid

• there are few clouds because the air is moving outward

• there are many clouds because the air is moving upward

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