WorksheetsWeather Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A person that uses weather tools to predict the weather is called a ___________________.
meterologist
thermometer
anemometer
hygrometer
These clouds are horizontal, layered clouds that appear like a blanket in the sky.
stratus clouds
cumulus clouds
nimbus clouds
cirrus clouds
The study of weather is called _______________.
humidity
meteorology
barometer
climate
This tool is used to measure precipitation.
barometer
hygrometer
rain gauge
anemometer
These clouds are puffy in appearance and can produce large thunderstorms.
nimbostratus clouds
cumulus clouds
cold front
occluded front
A ________________ is a prediction about the future weather conditions of a place.
weather map
forecast
climate change
meteorology
This forms when a warm air mass moves over a colder air mass, producing hotter weather.
warm front
occluded front
tropical cyclone
forecast
This is known as the amount of water vapor in the air.
humidity
climate
thermometer
hygrometer
The condition of the air around us (SHORT TERM) is known as _____________.
weather
temperature
climate
atmosphere
This tool is used to measure air pressure.
hygrometer
barometer
altimeter
rain gauge
This tool is used to measure wind speed.
anemometer
thermometer
hygrometer
seismometer
Average or typical weather (LONG TERM) in a particular place is called ______________.
climate
temperature
humidity
meteorology
This tool is used to measure temperature.
thermometer
barometer
hygrometer
seismometer
These clouds are wispy and feathery looking clouds.
cirrus clouds
nimbus clouds
altostratus clouds
fluffy clouds
This forms when high pressure air rushes toward low pressure air.
wind
hurricane
tornado
cyclone
A tool used to measure the direction of the wind
wind vane
barometer
hygrometer
thermometer
This forms when dense cooler air pushes warm air up causing a drop in temperature.
occluded front
cold front
breeze
stationary front
The degree of heat present in a place is called ___________.
temperature
humidity
precipitation
dew point
The weight of the atmosphere pressing down on Earth's surface is known as _____________________.
air pressure
humidity
precipitation
wind
