Weather and Climate Quiz

What is a tool used to measure rainfall or other types of precipitation?

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

Which type of cloud is fluffy and white in appearance?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

Which weather tool is used to measure wind direction?

• Anemometer

• Weather vane

The atmosphere wraps around Earth like a

• hula hoop

• blanket

Which type of cloud is often described as thin and wispy?

• Nimbus

• Cirrus

What is a tool used to measure air pressure?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

Weather includes the following:

• Temperature, wind, and water in the air

• Water cycle, evaporation, and climate

Weather is a local condition of Earth's atmosphere.

• True

• False

This tool measures the temperature of the air:

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

These type of clouds are usually seen when the weather is bad with precipitation and possible thunderstorms:

• Nimbus

• Cumulus