Clouds
This type of cloud is associated with nice, fair weather
cumulus
What is the name of water that falls from the sky as liquid
rain
What instrument measures temperature
thermometer
What is a rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground
tornado
Average weather conditions over a long period of time
climate
These clouds are high and wispy
Cirrus
What is the name for frozen water that falls from the sky
snow
What instrument measures air pressure
barometer
What is a severe tropical storm with winds of at least 74 mph
hurricane
Atmospheric conditions which can change on a daily basis
weather
These clouds are dark and gray, usually indicates rain and storms
Nimbus
What is the name for rain that freezes as it falls
sleet
What instrument measures wind speed
anemometer
What is a large body of air with relatively the same temperature and humidity
air mass
The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases
greenhouse effect
These clouds are layered and cover a large area, overcast skies
Stratus
What is the name for ice pellets that bounce when they hit the ground
hail
What instrument measures the amount of rainfall
rain gauge
What is a boundary between two air masses
front
This leads to rising sea levels, extreme weather events, changes in ecosystems
global warming
When water vapor condenses around tiny air particles in the air, these form
Clouds
What instrument measures wind direction
wind vane
Warm, moist air rises rapidly, cools and condenses, forming clouds and releasing energy which leads to lightning and thunder
thunderstorm