Weather Tools
Global Winds
Fronts
Hurricanes
Random
100
What tool do you use to measure wind direction?
wind vane
100
The effect that happens as a result of the Earth's Rotation is called the ______ _______.
Coriolis Effect
100
The type of front that causes cool/cold, dry air to move into an area is called:
Cold Front
100
What degree does ocean water have to be for a hurricane to begin forming over it?
At least 80 degrees
100
True or False-Air pressure differences can be created by the unequal heating of the Earth
True
200
What tool do you use to measure wind speed?
Anemometer
200
The global winds that were used by early sailors to navigate trade routes are called....
Trade Winds
200
A front that causes humid, moist air to move into an area is called:
Warm Front
200
What type of water will cause a hurricane to slow down/shrink?
Cool/Cold water
200
True or False- In warm air, molecules are more densely packed and therefor sink under cool air
False Warm is less dense!
300
What tool do you use to predict the upcoming weather?
Weather Map
300
Global Winds that you can find right on the equator are called.... (Hint: they cause humidity and lots of rain)
Doldrums
300
This front is two masses of cold air with a mass of warm air trapped between them.
Occluded Front
300
The highest speed winds in a hurricane are found ...
Around the eye of the storm
300
The cycle of heat rising and cool sinking (in air, water, or the mantle) is called a ___________ __________.
Convection Current
400
What tool do you use to measure how much rain has fallen in a given time period?
Rain Gauge
400
What is the source for atmospheric convection currents that lead to the formation of Global Winds?
The Sun
400
Which type of front is most often associated with thunderstorms and lightning?
Cold Front
400
What kind of weather can you expect when the eye of the hurricane is right over you?
Calm, no wind, sunny
400
When you feel warmth from a campfire, what type of heat transfer are you experiencing?
Radiation
500
What tool do you use to measure barometric air pressure?
Barometer
500
The global winds that affects most of the weather in the United States are called ________ _________. (Hint: They travel from West to East)
Prevailing Westerlies
500
If your area is predicted to experience low pressure over the next few days, what kind of weather can you expect?
Precipitation
500
List at least 4 of the things that hurricanes need to form.
Warm water (at least 80 degrees) Winds moving upward Winds moving outward at the top Humid Air Light (Local) winds to steer it
500
Name two elements that are good conductors of heat and electricity.
(Metals)
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