Clouds and Weather Tools

This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals

• cumulus cloud
• stratus cloud
• cirrus cloud
• cumulonimbus cloud

Which type of cloud is white and puffy?

• cumulus

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulonimbus

Meteorologists study changes in clouds and weather data to help them make weather predictions.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The instrument used to measure the amount of precipitation is the

• barometer
• sling psychrometer
• rain gauge
• wind vane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The instrument used to measure wind direction is the

• barometer
• sling psychrometer
• rain gauge
• wind vane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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The instrument used to measure temperature is the

• barometer
• sling psychrometer
• thermometer
• anemometer

The instrument used to measure wind speed is the

• barometer
• sling psychrometer
• thermometer
• anemometer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Layered clouds that often cover much of the sky are called 

• stratus
• cumulus
• cirrus
• cumulonimbus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The weather forecast says a heavy rain is coming later today. Which weather observation is likely just before the rain?

• clear sky
• freezing temperatures
• thick, grey clouds
• a rainbow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Usually, cumulonimbus clouds are associated with weather that is

• dry
• fair
• stormy
• foggy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5