Clouds
What do scientists measure using the tool shown?
A blanket of air and gases that surround the earth
What is a atmosphere
when should people with breathing difficulties avoid the outdoors.
what is a smog alert
on what kind of day would you see white, fluffy clouds?
What is a warm, bright day
When the National Weather Service puts out a tornado watch, when is a tornado likely to strike
What is in a few hours
a. barometer
b. rain gauge
c. hygrometer
What is barometer
A rotating column of air that touches the ground and causes damage with its high winds.
what is a tornado
Water that falls to the ground from the atmosphere.
What is precipitation.
What weather instruments measures how much rain has fallen over a period of time?
what is a rain gauge.
what it is like outside including temperature, wind, clouds, and precipitation.
What is the weather
The weight of the air pressing down of the Earth.
What is air pressure.
What instrument measures the temperature of the air
What is a thermometer
A winter storm with very low temperatures, strong winds, heavy snowfall, and blowing snow.
what is a blizzard
Give 3 examples of precipitation.
What is hail, rain, snow, and sleet. (any 3 are acceptable)
what instrument measures the wind speed.
anemometer
a huge, strong storm that forms over the ocean
What is a hurricane
what harmful substance do cars and trucks cause in the air
what is ozone