Describing Weather

A _________ is used to measure the temperature of the air.

• weather vane

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

A tool that can be used to measure how much precipitation has fallen is known as a ________.

• thermometer

• barometer

• rain gauge

• anemometer

A _________ measures air pressure.

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

• wind vane

What tool can be used to measure the wind's speed?

• thermometer

• anemometer

• barometer

• rain gauge

A wind vane indicates the ________ of the wind.

• speed

• temperature

• direction

• pressure

Using the map on page D26, what is the temperature in Richmond?

• 50s

• 60s

• 70s

• 80s

Using the map on page D26, what is the current cloud cover for Dallas, Texas?

• Cloudy

• Partly Cloudy

• Sunny

• Rainy

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Why is it important to be able to read a weather map? Choose 2.

• weather patterns are always changing

• know what to wear and do

• to find your shoes

• to get a list of candy

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What causes tides to rise and fall?

• the Earth's gravity

• the Moon's gravity

• wind

• air temperature

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The rise and fall of the ocean's water level are known as __________.

• waves

• tides

• wind

• water

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