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WorksheetsWeather Intro & Tools
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is weather?
The state of the atmosphere at any particular time
The amount of moisture in the air
The number of clouds in the sky
The speed of the wind
Why is the temperature lower at night than during the day?
There is less water in the air at night
The temperature depends on energy from the sun
Winds blow harder at night
There are more clouds at night to block the sun's rays
Which weather tool measures air pressure?
Thermometer
Barometer
Weather Vane
Anemometer
Which weather tool measures temperature?
Thermometer
Barometer
Weather Vane
Anemometer
Which weather tool measures ONLY wind direction?
Thermometer
Barometer
Weather Vane
Anemometer
Which weather tool measures wind speed AND wind direction?
Thermometer
Barometer
Weather Vane
Anemometer
It's a hot day outside, what can you conclude?
The wind is blowing extremely fast
The air can hold little moisture
There are a lot of clouds in the sky
The air can hold a lot of moisture
Why can't you see water vapor in the air?
There is very little of it
It exists as a clear, colorless gas
It's all far away, in the upper atmosphere
It's all been condensed
Which weather tool measures the amount of precipitation that has fallen?
Rain gauge
Weather vane
Barometer
Wind Sock
This weather tool sends pulses of electromagnetic energy into the atmosphere to find precipitation, determine its motion and intensity, and identifies if it is rain, snow, or hail
Radar
Weather Map
Satellite
Weather Balloon
This weather tool is equipped with meteorological tools and sent into the atmosphere to provide information about the weather.
Radar
Weather Map
Satellite
Weather Balloon
This weather tool is a map or chart showing the meteorological elements (like temperature, rainfall, and wind) at a given hour and over a large region
Radar
Weather Map
Satellite
Weather Balloon
This weather tool revolves around the earth and gathers data about the earth's atmosphere and surface to help meteorologists understand weather patterns and make forecasts
Radar
Weather Map
Satellite
Weather Balloon
What is the name of someone who studies the weather?
Weatherologist
Rainologist
Meteorologist
What is one reason that weather is important?
