Weather Instruments and Clouds Quiz

What is the purpose of a barometer?

• To measure atmospheric pressure

• To collect and measure rainfall

• To measure wind speed

• To measure heat

What does a thermometer measure?

• Atmospheric pressure

• Heat and temperature

• Wind speed

• Amount of rainfall

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Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Rain Gauge

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

• To measure heat

• To measure wind speed

• To measure atmospheric pressure

• To collect and measure rainfall

What is a meteorologist?

• A scientist who studies weather and climate

• A scientist who studies space

• A scientist who studies rocks

• A scientist who studies animals

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What is data in the context of weather forecasting?

• Information collected using various tools

• The study of rocks and minerals

• The study of space and celestial bodies

• Information collected about animals

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What does it mean to analyze information?

• To study space and celestial bodies

• To examine information closely to find a deeper understanding

• To collect information using various tools

• To study rocks and minerals

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What type of clouds are associated with fair weather?

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Nimbus

What type of clouds can get larger and darker on the bottom when creating thunderstorms?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

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What type of clouds cover the whole sky and are associated with light rain and drizzle?

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Nimbus

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