Understanding Weather and Meteorology Concepts

What is the role of a meteorologist?

• To study weather conditions

• To predict earthquakes

• To measure ocean currents

• To study animal behavior

Which tool do meteorologists use to measure temperature?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

What does precipitation include?

• Only rain

• Rain, snow, hail, and sleet

• Only snow

• Only hail

What is the main focus of weather scientists?

• To study the stars

• To measure conditions of the atmosphere

• To explore the ocean

• To study plant growth

What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in the United States?

• 50°C

• 57°C

• 45°C

• 60°C

What does a wind vane measure?

• Wind speed

• Wind direction

• Air pressure

• Temperature

What does low air pressure usually indicate about the weather?

• Sunny weather

• Stormy or rainy weather

• Cold weather

• Hot weather

What happens to air particles when air pressure changes?

• They change color

• They move closer together or farther apart

• They disappear

• They become heavier

Why is it important to measure air pressure?

• To determine the color of the sky

• To predict weather changes

• To measure the speed of the wind

• To find the temperature

What does a rising barometer reading usually mean?

• Rain is coming

• Stormy weather is approaching

• Fair weather is likely

• Wind speed is increasing