Weather Tools
What instrument do we use to measure wind speed?
Anemometer
The north
Which two items tell us about wind?
Kite, Rain Gauge, or Anemometer?
Kite and Anemometer
What would we call it when wind is blowing things around, moving trees a lot, and could cause damage?
Strong Breeze
What type of storm is a twirling, cloudy storm?
A tornado
Temperature
If the wind is blowing a wind vane to the east, which direction is the wind coming from?
The East
How did our bubbles grow bigger and float away?
They filled up with moving air (wind) and got carried away.
What would we call it when there is no wind?
Calm
What type of storm has dark, cumulus clouds in the sky that drop water from the sky?
A rainstorm
A wind vane tells us the wind _______.
Direction
If the wind is blowing a wind vane to the west, which direction is the wind coming from?
West
A pinwheel provides evidence about how _______ the wind is blowing.
What would we call it when there is a little bit of wind, maybe blowing the trees a little bit?
Gentle Breeze
What type of storm is a very strong, wet, and windy storm that forms over warm ocean water?
A hurricane
What does a rain gauge measure?
The amount of rain
If the wind is blowing a wind vane to the south, which direction is the wind coming from?
South
What weather conditions are good for kite flying?
Fair, but with some wind
What would we call it when there is stronger wind, but not enough to cause damage?
Moderate Breeze
What type of storm is a storm with lightning?
A thunderstorm