4.4 Weather

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

What is the main difference between climate and weather?

• Climate and weather are the same thing.

• Climate is long-term, while weather is short-term.

• Climate is short-term, while weather is long-term.

• Climate changes rapidly, while weather remains constant.

What type of cloud is fluffy and white, often resembling cotton balls?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Nimbus

The thermometer shows the air temperature to be —

• 76°C

• 36°C

• 80°C

• 24°C

To measure air pressure a meteorologist would use a —

• thermometer

• barometer

• anemometer

• balance

Which type of cloud most likely indicates a thunderstorm is approaching?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

Which is most likely true based on the newspaper headline shown?

• Rain is likely.

• There will be no clouds in the sky.

• The sun will come out.

• Snow will melt.

Which type of weather does this cloud indicate?

• Thunderstorm

• Snow or sleet

• Light rain or drizzle

• Fair weather

Which tool measures wind speed?

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The air temperature in the clouds and in the atmosphere is below freezing. Which kind of precipitation is likely to occur?

• Hail

• Snow

• Sleet

• Rain