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100

What do we use to measure temperature?

A thermometer
100

A summer day begins with a clear, sunny sky. Then dark clouds form in the afternoon. What type of weather will most likely happen next?

Rain and thunder

100
Temperature is measured with a _______.
thermometer
100
When a storm contains ___ and ____ it is a thunderstorm.
thunder and lightening
100
Stay away from tall trees, metal objects, and water during a thunderstorm. True or False
True
200

What do we use to measure rainfall?

A rain gauge

200

What are the two units for temperature?

Fahrenheit and Celsius

200
Rainfall is measured in inches using a ____.
Rain gauge
200
A large funnel shaped cloud in the sky is a _____.
Tornado
200
During a tornado you should do the following: Go to the basement or a room located in the middle of your house. Stay away from windows. Get under a piece of strong furniture, crouch down, and cover you head. True or False
True
300

What do we use to measure wind direction?

A weather vane

300
_____ is water that falls from the sky in the form of rain, snow, or ice. This water comes from the clouds.
precipitation
300
_____ tells us how fast the wind is blowing.
Wind Speed
300

_____ are very large storms that form over an ocean.

Hurricanes

300

Name 2 types of severe weather.

tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, thunderstorms, droughts

400

How tool is used to figure out cardinal directions?

Compass

400
When water turns from a liquid to a gas, it is called ____. This is how clouds are formed.
water vapor
400

Snow and sleet are two kinds of?

Precipitation

400

Name the type of severe weather with some and wind that sometimes effects Virginia during the winter.

Blizzards

400
Watching a meteorologist can prepare you for severe weather. True or False
True
500

What tool measures air pressure?

Barometer

500
These are scientist that study the weather.
meteorologist
500

In July Anna looks out the window and sees lightning and frozen balls coming down. What form of precipitation is she seeing?

Hail

500
Any dangerous weather phenomena with potential to cause damage and loss of human life is called ____.
Severe Weather
500
During a blizzard it is important to stay inside and avoid traveling. True or False
True
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