Weather quiz

Precipitation is....

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

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An anemometer is used to measure...

• rain fall
• snow
• wind speed
• wind direction

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

• snow gauge
• rain gauge
• ruler
• thermometer

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Weather is the current conditions outside.

• True
• False

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Which tool measures air temperature?

• Thermometer
• Anemometer
• Wind Vane
• Wind sock

A scientist who studies weather is called ...

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

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What can happen when an area does not get enough rain?

• Drought
• Flood
• Sleet
• Hail

What is weather?

• The amount of moisture in the air

• The number of clouds in the sky

• The speed of the wind

• The state of the atmosphere at any particular time.

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Which of the following devices measures air pressure?

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What are the characteristics of a high-pressure system?

• Wind and rain

• Humidity and thunder

• Extremely hot temperatures

• Clear skies and sun

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