5.E.1.2 Review

What does the wind vane point towards.

• Where the wind is coming from
• Where the wind is blowing to
• the sun
• the moon 

What instrument measures wind speed?

• thermometer 
• wind vane
• barometer
• anemometer 

What instrument measures air pressure?

• barometer
• hydrometer 
• rain gauge
• anemometer 

What instrument measures temperature?

• rain gauge 
• hydrometer
• thermometer 
• wind vane

When reading the barometer, the air pressure is dropping.  What weather should you expect?

• cloudy and chance of rain
• warm and clear
• windy and clear
• sunny and cold

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When reading the barometer, you see the air  pressure is rising.  What kind of weather should you expect?

• windy and rainy
• sunny and clear
• warm and wet
• dreary and muggy

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What weather would you expect from cumulonimbus clouds approaching and 65 degrees Fahrenheit?

• wet and cool
• dry and warm
• dry and cool

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Which type of cloud warns of storm in 24-48 hours?

• cirrus
• cumulus
• stratus
• fog

If you see cirrus clouds the morning you plan to go to the park to play (same day within 6 hours), should you cancel your plans?

• no, stormy weather won't come for at least one day
• yes, storm is coming soon
• yes, rain falls from cirrus clouds
• no, you should always keep your plans even if it will rain

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puffy clouds that when spread apart mean nice weather but when grouped together mean a storm

• cumulonimbus

• stratus

• cumulus

• cirrus