Wind Conditions and Cloud Coverage

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1. Why do scientists use wind vanes?

• A. to predict the wind’s strength
• B. to measure the wind’s temperature
• C. to find the direction of the wind
• D. to estimate the speed of the wind

2. What is wind?

• A. the condition of the air at a certain place and time
• B. a mass of water or ice drops in the air
• C. the amount of water vapor in the air
• D. moving air

3. What can you learn from this weather tool?

• A. the speed of the wind
• B. the direction of the wind
• C. the temperature of the wind
• D. how much water vapor is in the wind

4. What types of activities can you do on a sunny and clear day?

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5. What would you wear to go play outside on a very cloudy day?

• A. sandals and shorts
• B. gloves and scarves
• C. dress and flip flops
• D. umbrella and rain boots

6. What is used to measure wind direction?

• A. rain gauge
• B. thermometer
• C. humidity
• D. wind vane

7. What is a cloud?

• A. a mass of water or ice drops in the air
• B. water that falls and lands on Earth
• C. the amount of water vapor in the air
• D. moving air

8. What is a wind vane?

• A. a tool that measures rainfall
• B. a tool that shows wind direction
• C. the measure of how cold or hot something is
• D. a mass of water in the air

9. This is the forecast for the upcoming week. Which day would you pick to plan an outside picnic day with your family?

• A. Monday is a good day for a picnic because it will be sunny
• B. Tuesday because it will be partially cloudy and won't be too hot
• C. Wednesday is the perfect day for a picnic because it won't be windy
• D. Tuesday won't be a good idea because it will rain the whole day