Weather tools
This tool measures rainfall
rain gauge
what gives us clues about the weather?
clouds
What kind of clouds form close to the ground?
fog
Atmosphere is the layer of _______ that surrounds the earth
gases
What two things should be part of a family's plan for severe weather storms?
Knowing where to go and an emergency coat
This tool measures the direction of wind
weather vane
What is a person who studies the weather called?
a meteorologist
What kind of clouds grow tall and form thunderclouds?
Cumulus
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A _________ forms over the ocean and has strong winds and heavy rain
hurricane
This tool measures temperature
thermometer
What is the prediction of future weather called?
weather forecast
These clouds are thin and wispy
Cirrus
fill in the blank: Weather is the condition of air at a certain _________ and place
time
A _________ is a snowstorm with strong winds
blizzard
This tool measures the direction of the wind
Weather Vane
what kind of storm forms over warm ocean waters?
hurricane
These clouds look like huge grey blankets
Stratus clouds
The weather's temperature is the measure of how hot or cold the ________ is
air
Wind is caused by changes in _______
pressure
This tool measures wind speed
Anenometer
This storm forms in warm moist air and usually from a thunderstorm
Tornado
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Question: These are dense, vertical, towering clouds that form from water vapor carried by powerful upward air currents
Cumulonimbus clouds
Moving air is called _________
wind
You are in your backyard playing. You observe cumulus clouds growing taller and darker in the sky. The wind is blowing and the trees are swaying back and forth. What do you think the weather is telling you will happen?
Answer:
Thunderclouds and stormy weather. The stormy weather could include strong winds and heavy rain.