Weather Tools
This tool measures air temperature.
Thermometer
A cloud that is puffy and white is called this.
Cumulus
A large storm is heading in your direction from the ocean. It has been in the news for a week. The meteorologists call it a __________?
Hurricane
What are the 4 types of precipitation?
Rain, Snow, Sleet, Hail
If you were trying to measure the speed of the wind, you would need this weather tool.
Anemometer
A cloud that is high in the sky and is thin and wispy is called ____.
Cirrus
What kind of storm causes a lot of snow?
What does a meteorologist stand in front of when delivering the weather news?
Green Screen
This instrument measures the amount of precipitation.
Rain Gauge
A cloud that is low in the sky and covers most of the sky is called _____.
Stratus
What kind of storm has very fast winds and moves across land, damaging everything is it's path?
Tornado
Name three parts of the water cycle?
Evaporation, Precipitation, Condensation
What is the name of the person who uses weather tools to predict the weather?
Meteorologist
What is the name of the white, fluffy could when it fills up with water and turns dark?
Cumulonimbus
What type of storm causes a lot of rain, lightning, and loud noised?
Thunderstorm
What natural disaster is caused by moving tectonic plates?
This weather tool helps you know what to wear each day.
Temperature
Explain what happens to the clouds to cause rain?
The clouds fill up with water, when they become too heavy, it rains.
What natural disaster cause large waves to come on land, flooding entire countries?
Tsunami
Name the four categories we use to describe the weather.
Temperature, Wind, Precipitation, Cloud Coverage