Forecasting
Clouds
Vocabulary
Tools
Other
100
How do you use weather forecasting most of the time? A) to plan your day. B) to help farmers decide when to plant crops C) to help save life and property. D) to keep accurate records for history
To plan your day.
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What clouds are piled up puffy clouds, that usually bring fair weather.
cumulus clouds
100
The condition of the air around us.
What is weather?
100
12. Which of the following is a weather tool used by meteorologists? A. stethoscope B. kaleidoscope C. anemometer D. spectrometer
C. anemometer
100
The weight of air of any one spot.
What is air pressure?
200
When does precipitation become snow? A. the clouds get closer to Earth B. the clouds get darker C. the air temperature gets colder D. the wind blows
C. the air temperature gets colder.
200
A thick blanket of clouds darkening and covering the whole sky. They usually bring rain or snow.
stratus clouds
200

The average or typical weather in a particular area. A) seasons. B) climate. C) weather. D) atmosphere

What is climate?

200
13. Temperature, humidity and wind speed are all measurements of what? A. air B. rock C. water D. weather
A. air
200
16. A meteorologist predicted that a storm was moving into the area. Which of the following would best support this prediction? A. Temperature is going up B. Temperature is staying the same C. Barometric pressure is rising D. Barometric pressure is dropping
D. Barometric pressure is dropping
300
A calm cloudless day with little wind usually means the next day will have what kind of weather? A) the same. B) rain. C) severe weather. D) colder, fewer clouds
A) the same
300
What do cirrus clouds often predict?
A change in the weather.
300

A mixture of gases. 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen 

A) precipitation. B) evaporation. C) weather. D) air.

What is air?

300
14. A student was given the assignment of measuring the amount of precipitation in her town for the months of March, April and May. Which weather tool would help her best complete this assignment? A. thermometer B. barometer C. hygrometer D. rain gauge
D. rain gauge
300
Which is the most accurate way to predict the weather? A. Observe animal behavior B. Observe changes in barometric pressure C. Listen closely to the ground D. Watch for changes in the moon
B. Observe changes in barometric pressure
400
What does several days with strong winds from the south usually mean?
A storm is likely to occur.
400
What is one example of severe or extreme weather? A. Blizzard B. Sprinkles C. Tsunami D. Earthquake
A. Blizzard
400
The layer of air around the earth.
What is the atmosphere?
400
A tool used to measure air pressure.
What is a barometer?
400
15. Uncle Rob says that when cats sleep all day it will rain the next day. How is this kind of forecast different from that of a meteorologist? A. Uncle Rob’s forecast is more accurate B. A meteorologist’s forecast is never correct C. Uncle Rob’s forecast is correct many times D. Uncle Rob’s forecast is not using scientific evidence or tools
D. Uncle Rob’s forecast is not using scientific evidence or tools
500
A storm is approaching your town. What kind of clouds, temperature, and precipitation can you expect?
Stratus clouds, low temperatures, and rain (or snow).
500
Thunderstorm clouds.
What are cumulonimbus clouds.
500
An instrument that measures the humidity in the air.
hygrometer
500
18. What is an example of weather data information you would you need to collect to make an accurate and complete forecast? A. The number of trees in an area B. Elevation C. Air Pressure D. Wave movement
C. Air Pressure
500
Things that indicate a storm is coming. (Name three).
Drop in air temperature, increased wind speed, drop in air pressure, stratus or cumulonimbus clouds, increased humidity.
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