observing and recording weather- microclimates

What does the study of weather refer to?

• Climatology

• Meteorology

• Geography

• Astronomy

What does the study of weather called?

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Which of the following is not a form of precipitation?

• Rain

• Snow

• Wind

• Sleet

What is used to measure wind strength?

• A thermometer

• The Beaufort scale

• A barometer

• A hygrometer

The Beaufort scale is used to measure wind strength. Read the scale and give the range of wind speeds for a Strong gale.

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Which cloud type is associated with thunderstorms?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

This type of cloud is huge, towering high into the sky

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

Which cloud type is dome shaped with dark flat base?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

If the wind is causing large branches to move, what wind speed is it?

• Light breeze

• Moderate breeze

• Strong breeze

• Fresh gale

What tool is used to determine wind direction?

• An anemometer

• A wind vane

• A barometer

• A thermometer