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Science Weather and the Sky

Science Weather and the Sky

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

2nd Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS3-2

+1

Standards-aligned

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is weather?

Back

Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a flood?

Back

A flood happens when water rises to cover areas that are usually dry.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a hurricane?

Back

A hurricane is a severe storm that forms over warm ocean water and has strong winds and heavy rain.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a tornado?

Back

A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes severe weather?

Back

Severe weather is caused by changes in the atmosphere, such as temperature differences, moisture, and wind patterns.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is humidity?

Back

Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.

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