Weather Vocabulary Task Cards

What is a forecast?

• A layer of gases that surrounds Earth

• A long-term pattern of weather

• The day-to-day conditions in the atmosphere in a certain location

• A short-term prediction of the weather

Which of the following tools is used to measure wind speed?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

An Anemometer is used to measure:

• Temperature

• Wind speed

• Humidity

• Pressure

The Atmosphere is:

• a layer of gases surrounding the Earth

• the solid surface of the Earth

• the Earth's core

• a type of weather phenomenon

A Barometer is used to measure:

• Temperature

• Pressure

• Humidity

• Wind Speed

Celsius measures:

• Temperature

• Weight

• Length

• Volume

What is Climate?

• The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.

• A type of clothing suitable for cold weather.

• A type of food that is grown in tropical regions.

• A type of music genre.

Forecast means:

• A prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather or a financial trend.

• A detailed analysis of past events.

• A random guess without any basis.

• A historical record of past events.

Humidity is:

• The amount of water vapor in the air

• The temperature of the air

• The speed of the wind

• The pressure of the atmosphere

Low pressure is associated with:

• High temperatures

• Clear skies

• Stormy weather

• Calm winds