Weather Tools/Instruments
What instrument or tool is used to measure temperature?
thermometer
What is the U.S. unit for temperature?
Fahrenheit
What tool is used to measure air pressure?
barometer
What are the THREE MAIN cloud types?
cirrus, stratus, and cumulus
Name two types of precipitation
rain and snow
A barometer measures _____________.
air pressure
What is the Metric unit for temperature?
Celsius
If the weather has begun to improve, the air pressure has probably _____________.
increased
Big, fluffy white clouds are _________ clouds.
cumulus
When flying a kite, what two things would someone want to know about the wind?
it's speed and direction
A wind sock helps us understand the wind's _______ and _______.
speed and direction
Why does the temperature change throughout the course of the day?
The angle or position of the sun causes a change in temperature throughout the day.
A decrease in air pressure usually means ________________.
weather conditions will get worse
large, gray, blanket-like clouds are ________ clouds.
stratus
What is the proper name for a storm cloud?
cumulonimbus
Name an instrument/tool that can be used to measure precipitation.
rain gauge
Why is the air temperature usually cooler by the water than it is inland?
The cool air over the water moves towards the land, causing the warm air to rise.
As a hiker climbs a mountain, he/she can expect air pressure to ____________.
decrease
white, wispy clouds are ________ clouds.
cirrus
What is a scientist who studies weather called?
meteorologist
What can be used to observe clouds?
eyes
Why does temperature change throughout the seasons?
The Earth's tilt toward the sun changes.
As a hiker goes down a mountain, he/she can expect air pressure to ___________.
increase
What MAIN ingredient makes a cloud?
water
Name all of the weather conditions that have been OBSERVED by our class. (Hint: there are 6)
cloud cover, wind speed, wind direction, temperature, precipitation, air pressure