Weather Tools
Clouds
Weather vs Climate
Map Symbols
100

What weather tool is this?

Rain Gauge

100

What type of cloud is this?

Cumulus

100

Arizona typically experiences hot, dry summers.

Is this an example of climate or weather?

Climate

100

What type of weather would you expect with a high pressure system?

Fair weather

200

What weather tool measures air pressure?

Barometer

200

This type of cloud is large, white, and puffy like cotton balls.

Cumulus
200
Which describes the current conditions and changes quickly?

A. Climate

B. Weather

B. Weather

200

What type of front is this?

Cold front

300

What does this weather tool measure?

Temperature

300

This type of cloud is large, dark, and grows upward. It usually indicates stormy weather is coming.

Cumulonimbus

300

Which describes the pattern of weather conditions over time and changes slowly over many years?

A. Climate

B. Weather

A. Climate

300

What type of front is this?

Warm front

400

Which weather tool would be most helpful in determining whether or not the wind is reaching dangerous speeds?

Anemometer

400

This type of cloud covers the sky like a blanket. They are grey and usually indicate rainy weather.

Stratus

400

Tomorrow there is a chance of rain.

Is this an example of climate or weather?

Weather

400

What type of weather should you expect with a low pressure system?

Rainy weather

500

Which weather tool would help an airplane pilot determine the direction of the wind?

Weather Vane or Wind Vane

500

This type of cloud forms high in the sky. It is feather-like and made of ice crystals. It usually indicates that the weather will change soon.

Cirrus

500

Martina wants to know if it will be nice enough outside to play soccer tomorrow. Which would BEST help her decide this: weather or climate?

Weather

500

What type of weather should the citizens of northern North Dakota (ND) expect today?

Fair weather because they are experiencing high pressure.