Weather Terms
What is the word for how hot or cold something is?
- Temperature
- Thermometer
- Season
Temperature
What weather tool measures temperature?
- Weather Vane
- Thermometer
- Satellite
A Thermometer
This is the warmest season. Plants are in bloom. The sun shines most directly. What season is it?
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Summer
When too much rain falls during a storm, this could happen...
- Drought
- Flood
- Tornado
Flood
This is what happens when the sun heats water?
- Evaporation
- Condensation
- Precipitation
Evaporation
Moving air is called what?
- Gas
- Wind
- Steam
Wind
What tool measures rainfall?
- Weather Vane
- Rain Gauge
- Thermometer
Rain gauge
It is cold. Animals are hibernating. What season is it?
- Fall
- Winter
- Spring
Winter
When there is no rain for a period of time, this can happen...
- Hurricain
- Drought
- Flood
Drought
This is what happems when water vapor hits cold air.
- Precipitation
- Condensation
- Evaporation
Condensation
Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all forms of what?
- Weather patterns
- Blizzards
- Percipitation
Precipition
What tool shows wind direction?
- Rain Gauge
- Thermometer
- Weather Vane
Weather Vane
What causes the seasons to change
- The moon
- The months
- The Earth's tilt
The Earth's tilt
Which is a characteristic of a hurricane?
- Heavy rain
- Heavy snow
- Sun
Heavy rain
Evaporated water is called...
- Moisture
- Water Vapor
- Condensation
Water Vapor
A prediction of future weather is called what?
- Fortune
- Forcast
- Season
A Forecast
What weather tool measures Wind speed?
- Wind Gauge
- Rain Gauge
- Sun Gauge
Wind Gauge (Anemometer)
Trees start to die. It is starting to get colder. What season is it?
- Fall
- Winter
- Sring
Fall
Which is a characteristic of a tornado?
- Blowing snow
- Strong spinning winds
- Sunny skies
Strong spinning winds
Clouds form when water droplets...
- Evaporate
- Precipite
- Condense
Condense
The amount of water vapor in the air is called what?
- Humidity
- Rain
- Gas
Humidity
What tool helps Meteorologists see weather from space?
- Telescopes
- Weather Planes
- Satelite
Satelite
Plants begin to bloom. Animals have babies. What season is it?
- Summer
- Spring
- Fall
Spring
What should you do if a tornado warning is issued?
- Go outside and watch the sky
- Go to a basement or an inside room away from windows
- Stand by a window
Go to a basement or an inside room away from windows
Which step is NOT apart of the water cycle?
- Collection
- Wind
- Precipitation
Wind