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Clouds
Storms
Tools
Weather Patterns
Pollution
100
If there are big dark clouds moving toward you, what kind of weather might be coming?
Rain or thunderstorm
100
What kind of storm has low temperatures and snowfall?
A blizzard
100
What tool measures wind speed?
Anemometer
100
What is the name of the blanket of air that surrounds the Earth?
Atmosphere
100
What is the gas that leaves car engines?
Exhaust
200
What do cumulus clouds look like?
Balls of cotton, fluffy
200
What should you do if you hear a storm warning from the National Weather Service?
Listen to the report and take action to stay safe
200
What tool measures how much rain has fallen?
Rain gauge
200
When skies are clear, is air pressure low or high?
High
200
What causes pollution alerts in some cities?
Cars and trucks
300
What are cirrus clouds made of?
Tiny ice crystals
300
What does a tornado look like?
A spinning column of air that touches the ground
300
What tool measures the amount of water in the air?
Hygrometer
300
What is the atmosphere made up of?
Gases that have no color, taste, or smell
300
What kind of pollution alerts might be in the weather news?
Smog and ozone pollution alerts
400
On a warm and bright day, what kind of clouds would you see?
White and fluffy clouds
400
What does a tornado watch from the National Weather Service mean?
It means that a tornado could happen where you live
400
Why does a scientist use a barometer?
To measure air pressure
400
What do weather patterns depend on?
Sun, water, and where you live
400
What can smog in the air do to people?
Make them cough or make it hard to breathe
500
On a weather map, what does a sun behind a cloud mean?
Partly cloudy weather
500
Where do hurricanes form?
Over oceans
500
What does a scientist use a wind vane for?
To measure wind direction
500
What will weather be like when there is low air pressure?
Cloudy or rainy
500
What harmful substance do cars cause in the air?
ozone or smog