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What is the name of this weather tool? - 2. Fill in the Blank
This weather tool is an ___________.
- 3. Fill in the Blank
This weather tool is used to measure ___________.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThis weather tool is used to measure ________.wind direction.the wind direction.the temperature outside.wind speed.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThis tool is used by meteorologists to ___________.find north, south, west, and east.show where the rain is coming from.the direction of the wind.find wind speed.
- 6. Multiple Choice
The weather forecast tomorrow says there will be a 15 knots northeast wind and a high temperature of 30 degrees. What three instruments will a meteorologist use to make this prediction?
barometre, thermometer, and anemometer
anemometer, rain gauge, and wind vane
thermometer, snow gauge, and wind vane
wind vane, min and max thermometer, and anemometer
- 7. Multiple Choice
How is a wind vane useful?
It tells them where to plant.
It show you the direction of the wind.
The direction the rain is coming from.
It tells them how fast the wind is blowing.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of a barometer?Tells you that it is going to rain.Measures the amount of wind.Measures the amount of clouds in the sky.It measures the amount of pressure in the air.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which weather tool measures wind speed?
anemometer
therometer
hygrometer
barometer
- 10. Fill in the BlankWhich weather tool measures the wind direction?
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not a weather tool?anemometerspring scalebarometerrain gauge
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhy is the anemometer useful?When the anemometer is going fast, it means it is raining a lot.When the anemometer is going fast, that means air pressure is high.When the anemometer is going fast, it means a storm is coming.When the anemometer is going fast, it means it is raining.
- 13. Fill in the BlankWhat is the name of a person who forecasts weather?
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThis is a ___________ cloud.cirrusstratuscumulusnimbus
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThis is a ____________ cloud.cirrusstratuscumulusalto
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThis is a ____________ cloud.cirrusstratuscumulusnimbus
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThis is a ____________ image.satelliteradar
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThis is a _______________.weather mapradar imagesatellite imageisobar map
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat instrument is this?Weather BalloonWeather SatelliteBarometerRain Gauge
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat instrument is this?Weather SatelliteDoppler RadarWind VaneWeather Balloon
- 21. Multiple ChoiceIf a rain gauge has 4 cm of precipitation before a storm and 7 cm after a storm, how much rain fell during the storm?7 cm4 cm3 cm11 cm
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat does this device show?
a change in temperature
a change in humidity
wind speed
the amount of precipitation
- 23. Multiple ChoiceIf you observe thick, grey clouds, what type of weather can you expect to come?heavy raina change in temperatureheavy windsa snow storm
- 24. Multiple ChoiceIf you observe stratus clouds, how would you describe them?puffyspread out like a blanketwispy and high in the skylow to the ground
- 25. Multiple ChoiceFrom which direction is the wind blowing in this picture?northeastsouthwest
- 26. Multiple ChoiceIf the sky is clear, how can you describe the weather in general?fair weatherstormy weatherchanging weathernot enough information
- 27. Multiple ChoiceIf there are puffy white clouds in the sky, what type of weather can we expect?some form of percipitationthunderstormsheavy showerssunny and fair
- 28. Multiple ChoiceTemperature is measured in...degreesinchescentimetersfeet
- 29. Multiple Choice
Select the answer that displays the picture of a barometer.
- 30. Multiple Choice
Select the answer that displays the picture of a thermometer.
- 31. Multiple Choice
Precipitation is
rain, sleet, snow or hail.
only rain.
only snow or hail.
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The amount of water vapor in the air:
- 33. Multiple Choice
Condensation occurs when
there is no water vapor.
water vapor heats up.
water vapor cools.
- 34. Multiple Choice
This is measured and recorded daily-
climate.
weather.
seasons.
- 35. Multiple Choice
Which statement represents weather data?
Less than 30mm of rainfall annually
50% humidity at 4pm
Monsoon rains during summers
- 36. Multiple Choice
The average daytime high for Guatemala City is 29 degrees Celsius is an example of:
weather
climate
- 37. Multiple ChoiceThis type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystalscumulus cloudstratus cloudcirrus cloudcumulonimbus cloud
- 38. Multiple ChoiceThis type of cloud is thin and flat, and the edges are not clearly definedcirrus cloudcumulus cloudstratus cloudcumulonimbus cloud
- 39. Multiple Choicewhat type of cloud is shown?cumuluscirrusstratus
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhich cloud is this?cumuluscumulonimbuscirrusstratus
- 41. Multiple Choice
It is an instrument used to measure the amount of humidity and water vapour in the atmosphere, in soil, or in confined spaces.
Anemometer
Barometer
Hygrometer
Ceilometer
- 42. Multiple Choice
"the day to day variation in temperature, winds, cloud cover, humidity and air pressure". Is this Weather or Climate?
Weather
Climate
- 43. Multiple Choice
What are the requirements for locating a weather station? Pick 2
An open space, away from buildings
Close to a wall for shelter
On a flat, even preferably grassy surface
In a natural environment such as a forest.
- 44. Multiple Choice
Study the Max-Min thermometer and give the maximum temperature recorded.
-7 degrees celsius
17 degrees celsius
0 degrees celsius
10 degrees celsius
- 45. Fill in the Blank
What is the usual unit of measure for daily sunshine?
- 46. Fill in the Blank
What is this object called?
- 47. Multiple Choice
What weather instruments are put inside a Stephenson Screen?
Thermometer
Rain Gauge
Hygrometer
Anemometer
- 48. Multiple Choice
What is the correct definition for weather?
the long term atmospheric conditions
the average conditions of the atmosphere
the short term or day to day conditions of the atmosphere
the amount of rain in a 24 hour period
- 49. Multiple Choice
Which of the following does not affect the temperature of a place?
latitude
altitude
longitude
aspect
- 50. Multiple Choice
Where should a rain gauge be placed?
in a Stevenson screen
in the open, above ground
outside, sheltered by buildings or trees
under a Stevenson screen
- 51. Fill in the Blank
What are the units for measuring relative humidity?
- 52. Fill in the Blank
Cloud cover is estimated in unit of
- 53. Multiple Choice
A Stevenson screen is.......
Black
Any colour
Transparent
White
- 54. Multiple Choice
Cloud cover is measured .....
in percent cover
in oktas
in quartiles
by eye
- 55. Multiple Choice
knots measure
air pressure
wind speed
cold fronts
warm fronts
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What unit is used to measure air pressure?
- 57. Multiple Choice
What unit is used to measure wind speed?
km
miles
knots
%
- 58. Multiple Choice
"the day to day variation in temperature, winds, cloud cover, humidity and air pressure". Is this Weather or Climate?
Weather
Climate
- 59. Multiple Choice
Which one is a sunshine recorder
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