Weather

Front

What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain, hail and tornadoes?

Back

Cumulonimbus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

Which of the following does NOT affect the weather?

The temperature of the air

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The speed of the wind

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The types of clouds in the sky

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The phase of the moon

Back

The phase of the moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

This storm covers a narrow path, yet it is extremely destructive. It often forms over flat land. What storm is described?

Back

Tornado

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

This storm is the most powerful electrical storm. What storm is described?

Back

Thunderstorm

Front

This storm forms over water, but it weakens when it moves across land.

Back

Hurricane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

Which fluffy, white clouds with flat bottoms are usually present during fair weather?

Back

Cumulus

Front

What kind of cloud most resembles a feather in the sky? Options: Cumulonimbus, Cumulus, Cirrus, Stratus

Back

Cirrus

Front

Which type of cloud indicates that the weather is going to change? Options: Cumulonimbus, Cumulus, Cirrus, Stratus

Back

Cirrus

Front

What weather can be expected when the air pressure is rising?

Back

Sunny and dry conditions are coming

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

Which weather instrument measures rainfall?

Back

Rain gauge