Weather Review

The 3 types of weather instruments meteorologists use are a thermometer, weather vane, and ​

• rain gauge
• shovel
• precipitation

What temperature does the thermometer show in Farenheit?

• 60

• 80

• 70

• 20

_______ is hard enough to dent a car​

• hail
• rain
• snow
• sleet

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What types of precipitation are made of ice?

• hail

• rain

• water

• sleet

What type of storm forms over the ocean and has an eye?

• tornado

• hurricane

• thunderstorm

• blizzard

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Why is a forecast helpful?

• People can prepare for extreme weather

• People look at last week's weather

• People can plan a trip to the beach

• People can be ready for a drought

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What happens during a drought?

• The water collects and creates a flood

• It rains more often and soaks the ground

• The grass grows faster

• There is little to no rain and the ground dries up and develops cracks

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Why are droughts and flood similar?

• They make it hard for people to see

• They damage the area

• They wash away homes

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How much rainfall does the rain gauge show?

• about 4in.

• about 5in.

• about 3in.

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What happens to the water in the clouds right before it falls as snow?

• It changes from a liquid to a gas

• It changes from a solid to a liquid

• It changes from a liquid to a solid

• It changes from a gas to a liquid

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