Clouds & Weather Instruments

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Meteorologists study changes in clouds and weather data to help them make weather predictions.

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The instrument used to measure the amount of precipitation is the

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rain gauge

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The instrument used to measure wind direction is the

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wind vane

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The instrument used to measure water vapor in the air is the

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sling psychrometer

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The instrument used to measure temperature is the

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thermometer

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The instrument used to measure wind speed is the

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anemometer

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Layered clouds that often cover much of the sky are called

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stratus

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Very high wispy clouds formed mostly of ice crystals are called

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cirrus

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The weather forecast says a heavy rain is coming later today. Which weather observation is likely just before the rain? clear sky, freezing temperatures, thick, grey clouds, a rainbow

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thick, grey clouds

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Why are cloudy skies less common over deserts? Options: too much evaporation, not enough water and water vapor, too windy, not enough heat

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not enough water and water vapor