Weather Vocab

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

• snow gauge
• rain gauge
• ruler
• thermometer

An anemometer is used to measure...

• rain fall
• snow
• wind speed
• wind direction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Precipitation is....

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A scientist who studies weather is called ...

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why do meteorologist use this tool?

• To measure temperatue
• To measure wind direction
• To measure snow fall
• To measure rainfall

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which weather tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer
• barometer
• anemometer
• psychrometer

what type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus
• cirrus
• stratus

These clouds are puffy and white and sometimes appear to have a flat bottom.

• cumulus
• cumulonimbus
• cirrus
• stratus

Which clouds are the thunderstorm clouds?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

how hot or cold it is outside

• temperature

• humidity

• air pressure

• wind speed

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-PS1-4