1. WEATHER UNIT REVIEW By Susan Dennison 4 th Grade Teacher, Aldie Elementary

2. Which type of scientist uses instruments to forecast the weather? METEOROLOGISTS

3. To measure air pressure, a meteorologist would use a __. BAROMETER

4. A __ measures wind speed. Anemometer

5. A __ tells from which direction the wind is blowing. Wind Vane

6. A __ collects and shows how much precipitation has fallen. Rain Gauge

7. A __ measures the amount of moisture in the atmosphere. Hygrometer

8. A __ measures the amount of thermal (heat) energy in the atmosphere. Thermometers measure temperature.

9. Do you know how to “read” a thermometer? It’s like a bar graph.

10. Which type of cloud would most likely indicate that a thunderstorm is approaching? Cumulonimbus

11. According to the weather report, the air pressure is dropping. Which type of weather forecast will most likely be true? Rain is likely.

12. According to the weather report, a cold front is moving into our area. What can we definitely conclude? It will be cooler than the current temperature.

13. In Virginia, which types of precipitation are most likely to occur during the summer? Hail and Rain

14. What “good weather” cloud is pictured below? Cumulus

15. Which type of precipitation occurs when the air temperature in both the clouds and atmosphere is below freezing? Snow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTuwwZEAL-s

16. Which type of storm always forms over large bodies of water? Hurricanes

17. On a weather map, what does a big capital H mean? High Air Pressure

18. On a weather map, which symbol indicates a cold front approaching? A blue line with triangles

19. On a weather map, which symbol indicates a warm front approaching? A red line with curves

20. Which type of cloud is shown? Stratus

21. When a cold front meets a warm front, what type of weather will most likely occur? Strong storms