Definitions
Measures the amount of rain that has fallen
rain gauge
A _____________ is a scientist who studies weather
meteorologist
A storm with thunder, lightning, heavy rains and strong winds
thunderstorm
measures direction of the wind
wind vane
Meteorologist use _____________ to measure weather conditions.
instruments
derecho
measures high and low pressure in the air
barometer
Name three words that meteorologists use to describe the weather
rainy, sunny, cloudy, partly, snowy
measures speed of the wind
anemometer
Describe a PERFECT day to fly a kite.....
Windy
A large storm with strong winds and heavy rains
Hurricane
measures air temperature
thermometer
Meteorologists use a tool called a ___________ to see weather over a large area
radar
A snowstorm with very strong winds
Blizzard