Weather Review

What is a meterologist?

• A meteorologist is a chef who specializes in cooking meat dishes.
• A meteorologist is a scientist who studies the atmosphere and weather patterns to forecast the weather.
• A meteorologist is a scientist who studies rocks and minerals.
• A meteorologist is a professional athlete who competes in meteorology-related sports.

What is an anemometer?

• A device for measuring air pressure
• A tool for measuring temperature
• A device used to count steps
• A device used to measure wind speed.

What does a rain gauge measure?

• Wind speed
• Temperature
• Humidity
• Precipitation

What does a thermometer measure?

• temperature
• weight
• time
• humidity

What does a wind vane measure?

• Direction of the wind
• Speed of the wind
• Temperature of the wind
• Humidity of the wind

What is precipitation?

• Precipitation is the process of water evaporating from the ground.
• Precipitation refers to the movement of clouds in the sky.
• Water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground.
• Precipitation is the term used for the heat generated by the sun.

What does a weather satellite do?

• A weather satellite bakes cookies in space
• A weather satellite teaches yoga classes
• A weather satellite grows vegetables on Mars
• A weather satellite collects data on atmospheric conditions and other meteorological parameters from space.

What does a weather balloon do?

• Gather information on atmospheric pressure, temperature, and humidity
• Predict earthquakes
• Deliver mail to remote areas

What is the equator?

• The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
• The equator is a mountain range on Earth.
• The equator is a type of fruit found in tropical regions.

What is a severe snowstorm with high winds called?

• hurricane
• blizzard
• typhoon
• monsoon