Cool Tool Time!
which weather tool measures the amount of rain?
rain gauge
what is a hurricane?
a storm of strong, swirling winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters
what is wind?
moving air
a meteorologist
What kind of cloud grows tall and forms thunderclouds?
which weather tool measures the temperature
thermometer
what is a period of time with very little precipitation?
drought
what causes wind?
changes in temperature
what are the 4 types of precipitation?
1. rain
2. hail
3. snow
4. sleet
what type of cloud is low, looks striped and causes gray skies but not much rains?
which weather tool shows which direction the wind is blowing?
weather vane
a snowstorm with strong winds is called a...
blizzard
What are two things that should be a part of a family severe weather plan?
1. Knowing where to go
2. An emergency kit
what type of severe weather do we see most often?
changes in temperature
What are clouds made of?
water droplets
which weather tool is used to measure the winds speed
anemometer
What is a tornado?
a funnel-shaped cloud of swirling winds that reaches the ground
Where is the best place to be during severe weather?
inside
what gives us clues about the weather?
the clouds
What are the 3 steps in the water cycle?
1. evaporation
2. condensation
3. precipication
I want to know if it is a good day to go sailing. Which weather tool(s) would be helpful for me to use?
weather vane, thermometer, anemometer
What is a thunderstorm?
severe weather that usually occurs in warm weather and has lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and strong winds
which type of storm affects a large area?
a) tornado
b) hurricane
b) hurricane
What are the 3 types of clouds?
cumulus, stratus, cirrus
what type of cloud is high and thin and whispy and mean that the weather is about to change?
Cirrus clouds