Weather Tools
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Thunderstorms
Miscellaneous
100
Name the weather tool that measures rainfall.
Rain gauge 
100
A hurricane is normally accompanied by what 3 things?

Rain, thunder and lightning. 
100
Define tornado: A violently rotating column of _____ stretching from a cloud to the ground that is often spun from a severe thunderstorm. 
Air 
100
True or false. Lightning strikes are common.
True
100
What is the name of a person that studies the atmosphere and weather?
Meteorologist 
200
What does a barometer measure?
Air Pressure 
200
Where do hurricanes normally occur? 
Near the equator
200
If you are outside during a tornado what do you need to do?
Lay down flat in a ditch with your hands over your head. 
200
True or false. It is common for lightning strikes to strike people.
False 
200
What do weather scientists use to track storms as they move in?
Doppler Radar
300
Satellites provide a larger view of what ?
Weather 
300
Using the Saffir Simpson Scale what category is it when the winds are 111-130 mph?
Category 3
300
What is the name of a famous tornado?
Tri-state tornado / Gainesville tornado
300
How long do you need to stay in a shelter after the last thunder?
30 minutes
300
What kind of weather does high pressure tell us is coming? 
Good weather
400
What weather tool measures temperature?
Thermometer
400
What kind of damage can a category 4 storm cause? 
Catastrophic damage 
400
What kind of a cloud does a tornado occur in?
Cumulonimbus
400
When are thunderstorms that produce lightning most likely to occur?
Early afternoon
400

What kind of weather does low pressure tell us is coming? 

Bad weather
500
What does an anemometer measure?
Wind speed 
500
What is the name of the scale used to measure hurricanes?
Saffir Simpson scale
500
What is the name of the area in the U.S where tornadoes are most likely to take place?
Tornado Ally 
500
What is one outside object that you should not use for shelter during a thunderstorm?
A tree 
500
Which of the following is NOT an important  part of determining weather?

A.Temperature           D.Wind

B. Moisture                E. All of the above

C. Air Pressure 

E. All of the above
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