Weather Predictions and Tools

All of the following tools are useful in measuring local weather conditions EXCEPT -

• thermometers

• rain gauges

• wind socks

• telescopes

In which example would a thermometer be the best tool to use?

• Measuring the amount of rainfall in a backyard over a week

• Checking the wind before heading out in a sailboat

• Deciding if it is warm enough to take a weekend trip to the beach

• Checking the wind direction before flying a kite

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Which of the following bits of information is NOT important for determining the weather in a particular location at a particular time?

• How much rain is falling

• How fast the wind is moving

• How far from the ocean it is

• How much humidity is in the air

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The chart shows the high temperature for part of a week. If the temperature pattern continues into the weekend, what high temperature would be predicted for Saturday?

• 25

• 22

• 20

• 15

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Tool used to measure rainfall

• Rain gauge

• Weather

• Symbols

• Thermometer

What is this tool used for?

• Knowing the amount of rain that has fallen

• Identifying temperature

• Determining which direction the wind is blowing

• Determining the speed of the wind blowing

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What is this tool used for?

• Knowing the amount of rain that has fallen

• Identifying temperature

• Determining which direction the wind is blowing

• Determining the speed of the wind blowing

We can use meteorlolgists' _____________ to help predict the weather.

• patterns

• weather

• climate

• forecasts

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If you see ____________ clouds then it may be likely to rain.

• thick, dark nimbus

• thin, white cirrus

• white, puffy cumulous

• low, white flat-base

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What is the purpose of a weather station?

• To make changes to weather conditions to help people.

• To let people experience different kinds of weather conditions.

• To clear snow and other results of storms.

• To collect data about temperature, precipitation, and fronts.

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