Weather ch. 9

Which tool is used to measure the amount of rainfall?

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

• Weather vane

Which tool is used to show the direction of the wind?

• Weather vane

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

Which tool is used to measure the speed of the wind?

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

• Thermometer

What shows the weather data over a large area?

• Weather vane

• Weather forecast

• Weather map

What is a prediction of future weather called?

• Weather vane

• Weather forecast

• Weather map

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What kind of storm is a funnel-shaped cloud of swirling winds that reaches the ground?

• Blizzard

• Hurricane

• Tornado

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

It is safest to be outside during severe weather.

• True

• False

Thunderstorms are the type of storm we see most often.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Tornadoes form over the ocean and have strong winds and heavy rain.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A blizzard is a snowstorm with strong winds.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5