Weather Measurement and Prediction

What is weather?

• The day-to-day change in the state of Earth's atmosphere

• The average weather conditions of a specific place

• The measurement of temperature and precipitation

• The study of climate patterns

How can temperature be measured?

• Using a rain gauge

• Using a weather vane

• Using a thermometer

• Using an anemometer

What is precipitation?

• The measurement of wind speed

• The measurement of air pressure

• The amount of rain, snow, sleet, or hail falling

• The measurement of cloud cover

How can wind speed and direction be measured?

• Using a rain gauge

• Using a weather vane

• Using a thermometer

• Using an anemometer

What does a barometer measure?

• Temperature

• Precipitation

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

What can clouds tell us about the weather?

• The temperature

• The humidity

• The chance of precipitation

• The air pressure

What type of clouds bring thunderstorms?

• Cumulus clouds

• Stratus clouds

• Serious clouds

• Cumulonimbus clouds

What do cold fronts indicate?

• Cold weather

• Warm weather

• Rain

• No change in weather

What do warm fronts indicate?

• Cold weather

• Warm weather

• Rain

• No change in weather

In which direction do cold fronts generally move in the Northern Hemisphere?

• North

• South

• East

• West