Weather and Clouds

Front

What happens when there is a large difference in air pressure?

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It creates high or fast winds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What are the highest clouds in the sky that look curly, white, and feathery?

Back

Cirrus clouds, which usually mean good weather.

Front

What is the most likely factor to produce clouds and rain?

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Humidity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What are the clouds that are closest to the ground and bring rain or snow?

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Stratus clouds.

Front

What instrument measures how much precipitation has fallen?

Back

Rain Gauge.

Front

What type of cloud is fluffy and white, often seen on sunny days?

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Cumulus clouds.

Front

What is the term for the amount of water vapor in the air?

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Humidity.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of cloud is dark and stormy, often associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What do we call the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure?

Back

Wind.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What instrument measures wind speed?

Back

Anemometer.