| Question |
Answer |
| The weight of air in the atmosphere pressing down upon Earth |
Air Pressure |
| The degree of heat or cold that the air measures |
Air Temperature |
| An instrument used to measure wind speed |
Anemometer |
| All the air surrounding the earth |
Atmosphere |
| Instrument for measuring air pressure |
Barometer |
| High, wispy or feathery clouds |
Cirrus |
| Big, puffy, white clouds |
Cumulus |
| To predict (Example: Meteorologists will forecast the weather for the next week.) |
Forecast |
| Instrument used to measure relative humidity |
Hygrometer |
| A scientist who studies and forecasts weather |
Meteorologist |
| An occurrence you can observe |
Phenomena |
| An instrument for measuring the amount of rain that falls |
Rain Gauge |
| Amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount of water the air could hold at that temperature |
Relative humidity |
| Serious or intense (Example: a tornado is a severe type of storm.) |
Severe |
| Stratus - a long, low, gray cloud that could be layered |
Stratus |
| Instrument for measuring temperature |
Thermometer |
| Meeting of two different types of air masses |
Weather front |
| Measurement of the speed of moving air |
Wind Speed |
| Instrument used to determine wind direction |
Wind vane |