ESS2.5 Predicting Weather Patterns

Front

What is a wind sock used to determine?

Back

Wind direction.

Front

What does a hygrometer measure?

Back

Humidity.

Front

What does a barometer measure?

Back

Air pressure.

Front

What is the significance of a reading of 30.2 inches of Hg on a barometer?

Back

It indicates high air pressure, likely leading to clear and sunny skies.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What does a low barometric pressure reading indicate?

Back

It often indicates stormy weather or rain.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

Back

Anemometer.

Front

What instrument is used to measure humidity?

Back

Hygrometer.

Front

What does a reading of 63% on a hygrometer indicate?

Back

It indicates a relatively high level of humidity.

Front

What weather condition is likely with a barometer reading of 29.1 inches of Hg?

Back

Rain is likely due to low pressure.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What does a wind vane measure?

Back

Wind direction.