Weather Tools
Clouds
Weather vs Climate
Map Symbols
100
What weather tool is this?
Rain Gauge
100
What type of cloud is this?
Cumulus
100
Arizona typically experiences hot, dry summers.
Is this an example of climate or weather?
Climate
100
What type of weather would you expect with a high pressure system?
Fair weather
200
What weather tool measures air pressure?
Barometer
200
This type of cloud is large, white, and puffy like cotton balls.
Cumulus
200
Which describes the current conditions and changes quickly?
A. Climate
B. Weather
B. Weather
200
What type of front is this?
Cold front
300
What does this weather tool measure?
Temperature
300
This type of cloud is large, dark, and grows upward. It usually indicates stormy weather is coming.
Cumulonimbus
300
Which describes the pattern of weather conditions over time and changes slowly over many years?
A. Climate
B. Weather
A. Climate
300
What type of front is this?
Warm front
400
Which weather tool would be most helpful in determining whether or not the wind is reaching dangerous speeds?
Anemometer
400
This type of cloud covers the sky like a blanket. They are grey and usually indicate rainy weather.
Stratus
400
Tomorrow there is a chance of rain.
Is this an example of climate or weather?
Weather
400
What type of weather should you expect with a low pressure system?
Rainy weather
500
Which weather tool would help an airplane pilot determine the direction of the wind?
Weather Vane or Wind Vane
500
This type of cloud forms high in the sky. It is feather-like and made of ice crystals. It usually indicates that the weather will change soon.
Cirrus
500
Martina wants to know if it will be nice enough outside to play soccer tomorrow. Which would BEST help her decide this: weather or climate?
Weather
500
What type of weather should the citizens of northern North Dakota (ND) expect today?
Fair weather because they are experiencing high pressure.