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Weather Study Guide
1.
What is weather? the state of the atmosphere, to the degree that it is hot or cold, wet or dry, calm or stormy, clear or cloudy
2.
What is climate? The pattern of seasonal weather that happens year after year
3.
What are the following tools used to measure? a.
Barometer Air Pressure b.
Anemometer Wind Speed c.
Wind vane Wind Direction d.
Thermometer Air Temperature e.
Rain Gauge Amount of Precipitation f.
Hygrometer Amount of water vapor in the air, humidity
4.
Name the three types of clouds. Stratus, cumulus, cirrus
5.
Identify the characteristics of each of the following fronts. a.
Cold front: A cold air mass pushes under a warm air mass. Cold fronts often bring stormy weather. b.
Warm front: A warm air mass pushes into a cold air mass. Cold air retreats. Warm fronts often bring light, steady rain.
c.
Stationary front: A boundary between air masses that are not moving. Stationary
fronts often bring steady rain for several days.
6.
A scientist who studies weather is called a meteorologist .
7.
What type of weather is associated with a warm front? Light and steady rain
8.
What is the atmosphere made up of? Mix of different gases

9.
What are the four layers of the atmosphere? Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
10.
Which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur? Troposphere
11.
What does high pressure usually bring? Fair weather
12.
Describe an air mass that forms over cold land. Cold and dry
13.
What type of weather can be associated with a cold front? Stormy weather
14.
Define: a.
Temperature The measure of how hot or cold something is b.
Humidity The measure of how much water vapor is in the air c.
Air Pressure The force of air pushing on an area
15.
A boundary between two air masses is called a(n) front .
16.
What precautions should be taken during a severe storm, tornado, or hurricane? Stay inside, do not go outside, stay away from doors and windows, seek shelter immediately
17.
Be able to identify the symbols on a weather map. (high and low pressure, cold front, warm front, stationary front, and weather conditions)
18.
Be able to draw weather symbols on a weather map.
19.
Be able to describe weather conditions that occur due to a warm front, cold front, and/or stationary front.