15 Questions
What is the primary function of a barometer?
To measure atmospheric pressure
Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?
Anemometer
What is the purpose of a rain gauge?
To measure precipitation
Which instrument is used to measure temperature?
Thermometer
What is the purpose of a wind vane?
To measure wind direction
At what level do cirrus clouds typically form?
High-level
What happens to water droplets in clouds when they become too heavy to remain suspended in the air?
They fall to the ground as precipitation
Which type of cloud is characterized by being puffy and white with a flat base?
Cumulus clouds
What forms when updrafts in thunderstorms carry water droplets up into freezing layers of the atmosphere?
Hail
What type of cloud covers the sky like a blanket and often produces light to moderate precipitation?
Stratus clouds
What is the name of the weather phenomenon that occurs when raindrops freeze into ice pellets before reaching the ground?
Sleet
What is the term for the movement of air in the atmosphere caused by differences in air pressure?
Wind
What is the term for the use of data and computer models to predict future weather patterns?
Weather forecasting
What is the name of the rotating column of air that touches the ground and causes damage?
Tornado
What is the term for charts that display current and forecasted weather conditions?
Weather maps
Test your knowledge of weather tools and instruments, such as barometers, anemometers, thermometers, rain gauges, and wind vanes, and learn about different weather conditions and activities. From measuring atmospheric pressure to observing wind direction, this quiz covers it all!
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