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This instrument measures the temperature of the air.

a thermometer

100

Name the 4 parts of the water cycle.

condensation, precipitation, collection, evaportation

100

a fast rotating funnel of wind that reaches from the clouds to the ground

a tornado

100

a visible mass of condensed water vapor Floating in the atmosphere is known as a _______

cloud

100

These are 4 types of precipitation.

1. rain

2. sleet

3. snow

4. hail

200

If you were trying to measure the speed of the wind, you would Need this weather tool.

an anemometer

200

Ms. Dickson notices a puddle of water on her way to work. The next day the puddle is gone. This is because of _________,

evaporation

200

a Tropical storm with heavy rain and fast wind

a hurricane

200

A cloud that is high in the sky and is thin and wispy is called a _________.

a cirrus cloud

200

A Person who studies and predicts the weather is known as a ____________.

a meteorologist

300

If you wanted to know the direction the wind is blowing, you would use a __________.

a weather vane

300
Water vapor cools and forms droplets of water or ice crystals in this stage of the water cycle.

condensation

300

a storm with lightning, thunder, rain, wind, and sometimes hail.

a thunderstorm

300

 A cloud that is puffy and White is called this.

a cumulus cloud

300

_______ is one part we use to describe weather. it may be windy, breezy, or calm.

wind

400

This instrument measures the amount of precipitation.

a rain gauge

400

When rain, sleet, or snow lands on the ground or in bodies of water, it is called _________.

collection

400

When many plants suffer animals suffer because there is not enough water for them to survive.  This happens during a _______.

drought

400

Clouds that are low and gray and Stretch over the whole sky are known as ___________.

Stratus clouds

400

_______ ________ is one part we use to describe weather. It may be clear, partly cloudy, or cloudy.

cloud coverage

500

an instrument that measures the pressure in the atmosphere

a barometer

500

This makes the water cycle possible.

Heat from the sun

500

What is the shape that a tornado makes?

funnel

500

a __________ cloud is high and towering and can produce thunderstorms and Tornados.

cumulonimbus or nimbus

500

is one part we use to describe weather. It may be hot, warm, cool, or cold.

temperature