Weather Flashcards

1
Q

What is a lack of rain is called?

A

A drought

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2
Q

What do we call a scientist who studies weather and climate?

A

A meteorologist

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3
Q

Thunderstorms are caused by which cloud formation?

A

A cumulonimbus

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4
Q

What do we call the calm area located in the center of a Hurricane?

A

A eye

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5
Q

Which weather condition happens when snow falls fast and thick?

A

A snow blizzard

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6
Q

Give a definition of climate?

A

It is the average weather depending where you are

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7
Q

Which tool is used for forecasting weather?

A

A weather balloon

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8
Q

Which climate zone has wet and hot weather conditions all year long?

A

A tropical weather condition

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9
Q

Which clouds form to cause rain?

A

Nimbus

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10
Q

Which weather condition is measured in milli bars?

A

Rain

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11
Q

What device can you use to measure wind speed?

A

An anemometer

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12
Q

What causes the seasons on earth?

A

The rotation of earth

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13
Q

What 3 gases make up the atmosphere?

A

Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide

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14
Q

Which force is the main cause of lightning?

A

Static electricity

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15
Q

What is the technical term for moisture in the air

A

Humidity

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16
Q

Where are most tornados found

A

The United States

17
Q

A barometer is used to measure

A

Atmospheric pressure

18
Q

When there is extreme rainfall and rivers overflow their banks we are having a?

A

Flood

19
Q

Rainfall amounts can be measured using a?

A

Rain gauge

20
Q

Which is the safest place to be during a earthquake?

A

Under a table or in the doorway