Definitions
Forecasting
Review 101
100

Measures the amount of rain that has fallen

rain gauge


100

A _____________ is a scientist who studies weather 

meteorologist 

100

A storm with thunder, lightning, heavy rains and strong winds

thunderstorm

200

measures direction of the wind 

wind vane

200

Meteorologist use _____________ to measure weather conditions. 

instruments 

200
A strong windstorm that travels straight over a long distance

derecho

300

measures high and low pressure in the air 

barometer

300

Name three words that meteorologists use to describe the weather 

rainy, sunny, cloudy, partly, snowy

300
A severe storm with rotating winds that form over land
Tornado
400

measures speed of the wind

anemometer 

400

Describe a PERFECT day to fly a kite.....

Windy

400

A large storm with strong winds and heavy rains 

Hurricane 

500

measures air temperature

thermometer 

500

Meteorologists use a tool called a ___________ to see weather over a large area

radar

500

A snowstorm with very strong winds 

Blizzard