Vocabulary
Clouds
Tools
Severe Weather
Be prepared
100
What is a tool?
Something used to measure or make something.
100
Wispy clouds are called ______ and predict good weather
cirrus
100
This tool measures how hot or cold something is.
thermometer
100
Severe weather is good or bad weather?
bad
100
True or false.

You should never practice or plan for severe weather

False!
200
What is a weather tool?
Something used to read, predict, or measure the weather.
200
Dark puffy clouds that can bring a lot of rain are called ______________.
cumulonimbus
200
This tool measures how much rain has fallen.
Rain Gauge
200
In a lightning and thunderstorm you should do what?
Stay away from water and electricity
200
Is an emergency kit a good idea?  Why?
 It is good to have in case of an emergency and you need supplies.
300
This causes things like trees and leaves to move.
wind
300
Puffy white clouds that are usually a sign of good weather are called __________.
cumulus
300
This tool spins from the wind and measures the SPEED!
Anemometer
300
In a tornado you should stay above the ground.  True or False
False. You should go to a basement or somewhere low.
300
What items would you pack in an emergency kit?
food, water, flashlight, radio, batteries, medical supplies
400
In the shade the temperature is warmer or cooler?
cooler
400
Flat clouds that are low to the ground are _______
stratus clouds
400
These tools measure the DIRECTION of wind!
Wind Vane and Wind Sock
400
In a blizzard you should stay outside or inside?
Inside
400
You should make up a plan all by yourself and not tell anyone.  True or False
False
500
If a wind sock moves from the West to the North what caused it to change?  

The speed or the direction

the direction
500
True or False

There can only be one type of cloud in the sky at a time.

False!
500
This tools is used in space to measure how thick and high clouds are
weather satellite
500
In a hurricane it is best to leave your home and follow the evacuation route.  Why?
You want to be away from the rain and water.
500
What is the MOST important thing to have in an emergency kit?
Water....then food
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