A | B |
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 |