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WorksheetsWeather Study Guide
Total questions: 81
Worksheet time: 42mins
Measures temperature
rain gauge
thermometer
clouds
Measures wind speed
Anemometer
Barometer
Wind Vane
Measures rain
weather
Water vapor
Rain gauge
The current condition of air outdoors
precipitation
weather
low pressure
Rain. Hail, snow and sleet is a form of what?
Rain happening
rain gauge
precipitation
Name the three types of clouds.
cirrus, cumulus
nimbus, stratus, cirrus
cirrus, cumulus, stratus
Fluffy and white flat bottoms and looks like a big cotton ball in the sky.
(a)
Fair weather, feathery and look like a comma, or wisp of high in the sky. Made from tiny ice crystals instead of water droplets.
(a)
Smooth, gray clouds that cover the sky. Lowest clouds and looks like a blanket of gray.
(a)
Measures the change in air pressure
Barometer
Wind Vane
Anemometer
Air moves away from areas of higher pressure to areas to low areas.
wind
air
snow
Select the term that matches the definition.
This is the study of weather.
air pressure
meteorology
barometer
precipitation
Select the term that matches the definition.
Meteorologists use this tool to measure windspeed.
anemometer
rain gauge
barometer
thermometer
Select the term that matches the definition.
People who study the weather.
meteorologists
teachers
temperature
doctors
Select the term that matches the definition.
A weather tool used to measure the amount of heat (temperature) in the atmosphere.
anemometer
rain gauge
barometer
thermometer
Select the term that matches the definition.
The weight of the air pushing down on Earth's surface.
thermometer
temperature
air pressure
precipitation
Select the term to match the definition.
A weather tool that measures the amount of air pressure in the atmosphere.
anemometer
rain gauge
barometer
thermometer
Select the term to match the definition.
Any type of water that falls from the atmosphere.
precipitation
rain gauge
air pressure
condensation.
Select the term that matches the definition.
The measure of the amount of heat in the atmosphere.
precipitation
temperature
air pressure
meteorology
Select the term that matches the definition.
A weather tool that measures how much precipitation falls.
anemometer
rain guage
barometer
thermometer
Identify the following meteorological tool.
wind vane
rain gauge
barometer
thermometer
anemometer
Identify the following meteorological tool.
barometer
rain gauge
thermometer
anemometer
Identify the following meteorological tool.
rain gauge
anemometer
thermometer
barometer
What is climate?
weather
rain, sleet, snow, or hail
average weather in a region over a long period of time
the amount of ice cream available in a city
What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain, hail and tornadoes?
Cumulonimbus
Cumulus
Cirrus
Stratus
Which of the following does NOT affect the weather?
The temperature of the air
The speed of the wind
The types of clouds in the sky
The phase of the moon
This storm covers a narrow path, yet it is extremely destructive. It often forms over flat land. What storm is described?
Flood
Hurricane
Tornado
Thunderstorm
This storm is the most powerful electrical storm. What storm is described?
Hurricane
Thunderstorm
Tornado
Flood
This storm forms over water, but it weakens when it moves across land. What storm is described?
Hurricane
Thunderstorm
Tornado
Flood
Which fluffy, white clouds with flat bottoms are usually present during fair weather?
Cumulonimbus
Cumulus
Cirrus
Stratus
What kind of cloud most resembles a feather in the sky?
Cumulonimbus
Cumulus
Cirrus
Stratus
Which type of cloud indicates that the weather is going to change?
Cumulonimbus
Cumulus
Cirrus
Stratus
A barometer measures air pressure and tells whether the pressure is rising or falling. What weather can be expected when the air pressure is rising?
Sunny and dry conditions are coming
Stormy and wet conditions are coming
A hurricane is coming
A tornado may happen
Which weather instrument measures rainfall?
Anemometer
Thermometer
Rain gauge
Barometer
Which weather instrument measures wind speed?
Anemometer
Thermometer
Rain gauge
Barometer
Which weather instrument measures temperature?
Anemometer
Thermometer
Rain gauge
Barometer
Which of the following is a liquid form of precipitation?
snow
rain
sleet
hail
Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?
The thunderstorm occurred today.
The average summer temperature has been high for ten years.
The snowfall was more this week than last week.
The average wind speed will increase this weekend.
Which statement about Hawaii refers to its climate?
A blizzard occurred on a mountain peak
A high temperature was recorded today
The mountains were cloudy last Tuesday
The coolest months are February and March
This morning it was 41degrees. It will be sunny all day...what will the temperature most likely be at 2 pm?
32
41
67
98
The wind is blowing 80 miles per hour towards the East. What two instruments did we use to measure that?
wind vane and barometer
wind vane and thermometer
wind vane and anemometer
wind vane and rain gauge
What weather instrument is used to determine wind speed?
(Qué instrumento meteorológico se utiliza para determinar la velocidad del viento?)
barometer
wind vane
hygrometer
anemometer
Which type of cloud is pictured and is at a high altitude made of ice crystals?
(Qué tipo de nube se muestra y está a gran altura hecha de cristales de hielo?)
Cumulus
Cirrus
Stratus
Cumulonimbus
Which weather instrument measures air pressure?
(¿Qué instrumento meteorológico mide la presión del aire?)
barometer
anemometer
thermometer
rain gauge
Kevin heard the meteorologist say that the air pressure dropped quickly. What type of weather might happen next? (low pressure)
(Kevin escuchó al meteorólogo decir que la presión del aire bajó rápidamente. ¿Qué tipo de clima podría suceder a continuación?)
Partly Cloudy
Sunny weather
Foggy weather
Thunderstorms
Which is NOT true about hurricanes?
Hurricanes form over water
Hurricanes grow stronger over land
Hurricanes are larger than thunderstorms
Hurricanes have winds over 75mph
When water vapor rises and cools, it forms into--
(Cuando el vapor de agua se eleva y se enfría, se forma en:)
snow
sleet
clouds
tsunami
What type of weather event is most common in our state of Virginia?
(Qué tipo de evento meteorológico es más común en nuestro estado de Virginia?)
Typhoons
Tsunami
Tornadoes
Thunderstorms
What is a person who predicts, forecasts, and studies the weather called?
(Cómo se llama una persona que predice, pronostica y estudia el tiempo?)
A weather person
A Meteorologist
Andrew Frieden NBC12
Meteorology
True or false: Weather is day to day and changes often, while climate is the average weather conditions for a certain area over time.
(Verdadero o falso: el clima es el día a día y cambia con frecuencia, mientras que el clima son las condiciones climáticas promedio para un área determinada a lo largo del tiempo.)
TRUE
FALSE
the average temperature for an area was 97 degrees, and their average rainfall amount was 1 inch. What is this area in danger of?
A hurricane
A tornado
A tropical storm
A drought
Which weather instrument measures the amount of precipitation that has fallen?
thermometer
rain collector
barometer
rain gauge
Are you ready for your science weather test?!?!
YES! I can do this :-)
I will study a little more :-)
What type of front does the following symbol represent?
cold front
warm front
stationary front
occluded front
What type of weather can be expected with a low pressure system?
warm air
precipitation
dry conditions
cold air
wind
An anemometer is used to measure ___.
temperature
wind speed
air pressure
wind direction
A boundary between two air masses of different temperature and humidity
weather
climate
front
atmospheric pressure
Fluffy white clouds that have flat bottoms are called ___.
cumulus clouds
stratus clouds
cirrus clouds
cumulonimbus clouds
How is temperature affected by a cold front?
temperature increases
temperature remains the same
temperature decreases
Cold and warm fronts are moving _____.
atmospheric pressure
precipitation
air masses
thunderstorms
What is the name of the weather tool pictured?
thermometer
anemometer
wind vame
barometer
What type of front does the following symbol represent?
occluded front
warm front
stationary front
cold front
What cloud types are associated with fair weather?
Select all that apply
cumulus clouds
stratus clouds
cumulonimbus clouds
cirrus clouds
Describe the weight of the air being pushed down on the Earth.
air pressure
gravity
temperature
weather
Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with what type of weather conditions?
fair weather
thunderstorms
light precipitation
sunshine
What are factors that control air pressure?
Select all that apply.
temperature
wind
precipitation
climate
How is temperature affected by a warm front?
temperature decreases
temperature stays the same
temperature increases
A thermometer is used to measure ___.
air pressure
temperature
wind speed
wind direction
White feathery or wispy clouds are called ___.
stratus clouds
cumulonimbus clouds
cirrus clouds
cumulus clouds
What type of weather conditions are associated with high pressure?
Select all that apply.
clear skies
humidity
precipitation
sunshine
cold temperatures
A barometer is used to measure _____.
wind direction
air pressure
wind speed
temperature
What type of front does the following symbol represent?
warm front
occluded front
stationary front
cold front
In what direction is the following front traveling?
southeast
northeast
southwest
northwest
Smooth gray clouds that cover the entire sky are called ___.
stratus clouds
cirrus clouds
cumulus clouds
cumulonimbus clouds
What unit of measurement is used to record temperature in the United States?
Fahrenheit
Celsius
What type of weather conditions are associated with a cold front?
Select all that apply.
clear skies
thunderstorms
cloudy skies
dry air
What type of front moves the fastest?
cold front
warm front
occluded front
stationary front
A weathervane is used to determine _____.
air pressure
wind direction
temperature
wind speed
Describe the temperature surrounding a stationary front.
temperatures increase
temperatures decrease
temperatures can be different on each side
Stratus clouds block ___.
precipitation
wind
sunlight
air pressure
What type of front does the following symbol represent?
warm front
occluded front
stationary front
cold front
