Weather Scavenger Hunt
Created by Lawrence Albert
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1.    What is the instrument called that measures temperature?

2.    What is air pressure?

3.    What instrument is used to measure  air pressure?

4.    Describe what a hurricane is, including the formation of them.

5.    Compare and contrast the different air mass formations in the United States

6.    Two of the most common fronts that we discuss are the cold and warm front. Describe how each affects the weather.

7.    What are the four main types of precipitation? Describe how each one is formed.

8.    How are a hurricane and tornado different?

9.    What instrument is used to measure wind speed?  How would you make a simple one?