Weather Tools
Severe Weather
Clouds
100

Which instrument measures temperature?

Thermometer

100

What weather occurs during a thunderstorm?

heavy rains and lightning

100

Which clouds bring rain?

dark cumulus

200

Which instrument measures wind direction?

Wind vane

200

A feature of a _____ is that it appears as a giant funnel.

tornado

200

Which clouds are formed from ice crystals?

cirrus

300

Which instrument measures wind speed?


Anemometer

300

During which type of storm should you board up windows in your house and move further inland if you are near the coast?

hurricane

300
A stratus cloud is found in (high, middle, or low) elevations of the atmosphere?

low