Weather Tools
What is the weather tool that measures rain fall?
Rain Gauge
This cloud is the highest in the sky and is very thin and wispy
Cirrus
This part of the water cycle is responsible for water falling from the sky in some form?
Precipitation
What occurs when a warm and cold front collide?
Some type of rain or precipitation
Which is day to day? Weather or Climate
Weather
Mr. Smith notices the air pressure dropping outside, what tool could he use to measure it dropping?
Barometer
Adding this to a cloud means there are thunderstorms approaching
Nimbo or Nimbus
Rain, snow, sleet, hail
High pressure makes us feel happy. What type of weather does a high pressure system bring?
Sunny and Clear Skies
Which occurs during the day near the ocean? (Land or Sea Breeze)
Sea Breeze
What does the thermometer measure?
The temperature of something
What is an example of stratus clouds we see most mornings on the way to school
Fog
Rainfall that is not absorbed into the ground
Run Off
If the air pressure is rising in an area, what type of weather would that bring?
Clear skies, sunny, no rain
Why is it less likely to snow at the beach than in Raleigh NC? (Hint: Something near the beach keeps it warm)
The ocean keeps the beach warmer
Wind Direction
These clouds are puffy and white
Cumulus
Transpiration is when water leaves what?
Plants or trees
Ms. Johnson hears the weather man say the air pressure is dropping quickly outside. What weather is most likely headed her way?
Storms or Rain
A change in _____ __________ would cause the wind speed to change
air pressure
What does the Hygrometer Measure?
Humidity
What part of the water cycle are clouds made/formed?
Condensation
In the evaporation portion of the water cycle, liquid water is changed to what as it rises into the sky?
Water vapor
A cold Front is making its way to Farmville tomorrow. What type of weather does that include?
Violent Storms
Weather or climate:
New york is known for having snowy winters!
Climate