Weather and Forecasting Unit

What part of the illustration shows Evaporation? 

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which number illustrates Condensation?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What does this symbol on a weather map indicate? 

• High pressure system
• Low pressure system
• Cold front
• Warm front

What does this symbol indicate on a weather map? 

• High pressure system
• Low pressure system
• Cold front
• Warm front

What kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?

• Sunny weather
• Precipitation (rain, snow, etc.)

Which weather tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer

• barometer

• anemometer

• hygrometer

This weather tool measures wind speed and direction

• thermometer
• barometer
• anemometer
• psychrometer

Which weather tool measures temperature?

• thermometer
• barometer
• psychrometer
• anememeter

The boundary  between two air masses is known as:

• front
• storm
• climate
• flood

Located at the leading edge of a temperature drop off. Bring heavy thunderstorms, rain, and hail. Cool, fair weather is likely to follow.  

• Warm Front
• Cold Front
• Occluded Front
• Stationary Front