Weather Tools Quiz

What do we call a scientist that studies the weather?

• a biologist

• a meteorologist

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Which of the following are kinds of precipitation? (Hint: Choose MORE THAN ONE).

• rain

• thunder

• sleet

• snow

• lightning

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What does a thermometer measure?

• temperature

• rainfall

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_________ tells us how hot or cold it is.

• Wind Speed

• Temperature

• Wind Direction

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What are the 2 scales used to measure temperature? (Hint: Choose TWO answers).

• Fahrenheit

• Celsius

• Centimeters

• Kilometers

A ________ measures how much rain falls in a certain spot.

• wind sock

• ruler

• rain gauge

A _________ or a wind sock measures the direction of the wind.

• wind vane

• anemometer

• thermometer

An anemometer measures the _______ of the wind.

• direction

• speed

Which scale for temperature is most often used in the United States?

• Fahrenheit

• Celsius

Which temperature is best to build a snowman?

• 95 degrees Fahrenheit

• 20 degrees Fahrenheit