Weather Review

Precipitation is....

• rain
• snow
• sleet
• all of these are correct

An anemometer is used to measure...

• rain fall
• snow
• wind speed
• wind direction

This tool is used to measure the amount of rainfall.  What is it called?

• snow gauge
• rain gauge
• ruler
• thermometer

Weather is the current conditions outside.

• True
• False

Which tool measures air temperature?

• Thermometer
• Anemometer
• Wind Vane
• Wind sock

Why would a meteorologist use a wind sock? 

• To measure wind direction
• To measure temperature
• To measure wind speed
• To measure rainfall

A scientist who studies weather is called ...

• a meteorologist
• an astronomer
• a biologist
• a weatherologist

What is the definition of a stationary front?

• Mass of cold air meets up with a mass of warm air

• Mass of warm air meets up with a mass of cold air

• When a warm front is sandwiched between two cold masses of air

• When a warm and cold front meet and move very little

What is the definition of atmosphere?

• All of the protective layers and gases surrounding the Earth

• The condition of the air around the Earth

• The pattern of weather in a specific place

• The place where planes fly

What is a barometer used for?

• Measure air temperature

• Measure air pressure

• Measure air moisture

• Measure wind