Virginia Weather

What heats the Earth's surface?

• the moon
• the sun
• the ocean
• the sky

What tool measures temperature?

• anemometer
• rain gauge
• thermometer
• wind vane

What tool measures wind speed?

• anemometer
• rain gauge
• thermometer
• wind vane

Which tool measures air pressure?

• Hygrometer
• Barometer
• Pressometer
• Thermometer

Which tool measures the amount of precipitation?

• Rain Gauge
• Waterometer
• Precipitatometer
• Meterologist

Which tool measures wind direction?

• Wind Compass
• Weatherometer
• Anemometer
• Wind/Weather Vane

How do temperatures at night compare to temperatures during the day?

• Temperatures at night change slower.
• Temperatures at night change faster.
• Temperatures at night are higher.
• Temperatures at night are lower.

What is it called when liquid water turns into water vapor?

• condensation
• evaporation
• sleet
• run-off

What is an area's expected weather over a long period of time called?

• weather
• geology
• humidity
• climate

What is a tornado?

• a long period of time with no rain
• a tropical storm over warm water
• a very cold storm with snow and strong winds
• a powerful, quickly spinning air mass