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4.6 Science Flashcards

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This instrument measures air pressure.Barometer
This instrument is used to measure the amount of rainfall.Rain Gauge
This type of storm spins in a counter clockwise direction and brings rain, wind and floods.Hurricane
A white fluffy cotton ball looking cloud is called __________.Cumulus
This type of precipitation occurs if the temperature is 32 degrees or below.Snow
The boundary between two air masses is called a __________.Front
One of these is used to measure wind speed.Anemometer
Which weather instrument indicates a change in temperature?Thermometer
This type of weather is created from a severe thunderstorm and looks like a funnel.Tornado
Really high clouds that look like horse tails are called?Cirrus
Ice balls that fall from the sky are called __________.Hail
A dark tall cloud that leads to thunderstorms is called a __________.Cumulonimbus Cloud
What type of weather is associated with high pressure systems?Good/Sunny/Pleasant
The leading edge of a cold air mass that brings thunderstorms and cool temperatures.Cold Front
Rain that freezes on the way yo the ground.Sleet
A person that studies the weather.Meteorologist
Water that falls from clouds is called __________.Rain
On a weather map, a blue line with triangles on it represents a __________.Cold Front
A low pressure system usually produces which type of weather.Rainy/Cloudy/Stormy
A flat sheet-like gray cloud that covers the sky.Stratus
The amount of water vapor in the air is called __________.Humidity
The horizontal movement of air, moves from high pressure to low pressure.Wind
These are formed when water vapor condenses in the atmosphere.Clouds
On a weather map, a red line with half circles on it represents a __________.Warm Front


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