Weather - Review

Precipitation is....

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

An anemometer is used to measure...

• rain fall
• snow
• wind speed
• wind direction

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

• snow gauge
• rain gauge
• ruler
• thermometer

Weather is the current conditions outside.

• True
• False

Which tool measures air temperature?

• Thermometer
• Anemometer
• Wind Vane
• Wind sock

Why would a meteorologist use a wind sock? 

• To measure wind direction
• To measure temperature
• To measure wind speed
• To measure rainfall

A scientist who studies weather is called ...

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

What can happen when an area does not get enough rain?

• Drought
• Flood
• Sleet
• Hail

Why do meteorologist use this tool?

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

What tool measures precipitation

• wind vane

• rain gauge

• thermometer