A tool that measures the amount of rain and snow that falls.
What is a rain gauge?
100
A scientist who studies weather.
What is a meteorologist
100
1 year
How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the sun?
100
a warm ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean
What is Gulf Stream
100
West to East
In the U.S., which direction does the weather move from?
200
A tool that shows the wind direction.
What is a wind vane.
200
A change in weather is about to occur
What does a change in air pressure mean?
200
Autumn
What season starts the decrease in temps?
200
Warm
Does the Gulf Stream move warm or cold water towards the north
200
Stratus clouds and rain then warming up
What kind of weather does a warm front indicate is coming?
300
a tool used to measure air pressure
What is a barometer
300
Temperatures decrease in the south
What happens if the polar jet stream dips south?
300
the southern hemisphere
Which hemisphere has seasons that are opposite of ours?
300
Northeast along the eastern coast of the U.S.
Where does the Gulf Stream Flow?
300
near the equator
Where do hurricanes form
400
a tool used to measure wind speed
What is anemometer
400
Stormy
If the day is sunny and the pressure is dropping, what kind of weather is expected?
400
When its warm outside and the atmosphere can't hold anymore moisture
When does rain occur?
400
the Equator
Where do warm currents flow from?
400
Precipitation in which ice crystals form over and over
What is hail?
500
a tool that measures temperature
What is a thermometer?
500
Strong storms are coming and the temperature will drop.
What kind of weather does a cold front entering an area indicate?
500
Uneven heating causing air movement
What causes wind?
500
The Gulf Stream helps keep winters generally mild along the western coast of Europe.
How does the Gulf Stream also affect weather patterns on the opposite of the Atlantic?
500
Warm water from the ocean evaporates, air pressure drops, warm moist air rises and cooler air swoops under, surrounding high pressure moves in to the area of low pressure causing rotating winds