Which cloud type is made out of ice crystals?
A. Cirrus
B. Altocumulus
C. Stratus
D. Nimbostratus
A. Cirrus
100
What does a very windy day usually mean?
There will usually be a change in the weather, and/or a chance of a storm.
100
Why does a balloon get bigger as it is filled?
Air takes up space.
200
What is the highest wind speed?
A. 22 spins/minute
B. 41 spins/minute
C. 13 spins/minute
B. 41 spins/minute
200
Why do meteorologists observe clouds?
They can predict tomorrow's weather by looking at today's clouds.
200
Which cloud type is puffy, white, and usually means good weather?
A. Cirrus
B. Stratus
C. Cumulus
D. Altocumulus
C. Cumulus
200
What is the most likely weather prediction for Ogden in December?
A. 80 degrees, sunny
B. 45 degrees, cloudy
C. -12 degrees, snow
D. 28 degrees, snow
D. 28 degrees, snow
200
Temperature, humidity, and wind speed are all components of A. rock
B. water
C. weather
D. erosion
C. weather
300
Which instrument would be used to measure temperature?
Thermometer
300
When does rain turn to snow?
When air temperature gets colder?
300
What is the cloud type that is low and thin (blanket-like)?
A. Cirrus
B. Cumulus
C. Altocumulus
D. Stratus
D. Stratus
300
On Tuesday, the temperature cools and dark cumulus clouds form. What would be a reasonable forecast for Monday?
A. Sunny, warm, clear skies
B. Cloudy, warm, no rain
C. Cloudy, cool, and rain
C. Cloudy, cool, and rain
300
The weather predicted an 80% chance of snow. Why didn't it snow the next day?
A. The forecast really meant 80% chance of sun.
B. There is still a 20% chance it will not snow.
C. Weather forecasts are just guesses.
B. There is still a 20% chance it will not snow.
400
What instrument is used to measure the humidity in the air?
A. Thermometer
B. Anemometer
C. Hygrometer
D. Barometer
C. Hygrometer
400
Which day is most likely to rain?
Monday: 70 degrees, cloudy
Tuesday: 93 degrees, sunny
Wednesday: 96 degrees, partly cloudy
Monday: 70 degrees, cloudy
400
What type of cloud usually brings rain and thunder?
A. Cirrus
B. Nimbostratus
C. Stratus
D. Cumulus
B. Nimbostratus
400
What is the most probable weather data for Ogden in August?
A. 30 degrees, cloudy
B. 75 degrees, sunny
C. 91 degrees, sunny
D. 12 degrees, rainy
C. 91 degrees, sunny
400
What is air made of?
A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen
C. Water, oxygen, and other gases
C. Water, oxygen, and other gases
500
What instrument is used to measure wind speed?
A. Hygrometer
B. Anemometer
C. Thermometer
D. Barometer
B. Anemometer
500
What is being recorded in this data?
Day 1-40 degrees Day 2- 38 degrees Day 3- 46 degrees
A. Air speed
B. Humidity
C. Temperature
C. Temperature
500
What is the cloud type that is slightly fluffy and in the middle of the sky (not very high or very low)?
A. Cirrus
B. Cumulus
C. Nimbostratus
D. Altocumulus
D. Altocumulus
500
A thunderstorm is approaching Ogden. What kind of weather is coming?
A. Cirrus clouds, high temperature
B. Dark cumulus clouds, low temperature, rain
C. Stratus clouds, no temperature change, no rain
B. Dark cumulus clouds, low temperature, rain
500
What weather data is being recorded?
Day 1- 13 mph
Day 2- 10 mph
Day 3- 19 mph
A. Temperature
B. Wind speed
C. Air pressure