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Weather Review 2021

Weather Review 2021

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Science

5th Grade

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MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-4, MS-PS1-4

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Weather Review 2021

by Summer Ferge

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Multiple Choice

It has been hot all day, but storm clouds are now forming in the sky. What type of precipitation is most likely to occur?

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hail

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rain

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sleet

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snow

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Multiple Choice

Jack noticed that sunny skies suddenly became stormy. Which most likely happened when the weather changed in this way?

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Winds weakened.

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Humidity decreased.

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Air pressure dropped.

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Temperatures increased.

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Multiple Choice

Read the weather chart.

Wind Speed  3 miles per hour 

Temperature  22°F 

Chance of Precipitation  high

Based on the information in the weather chart, the weather most likely is

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snowy

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windy

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sunny 

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rainy

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Multiple Choice

The process of water changing from its liquid state to a gas in the water cycle is known as

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precipitation.

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evaporation.

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condensation.

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translation.

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Multiple Choice

In which way is any single observation of temperature best described?

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It is an indication of a future weather condition.

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It is an indication of the amount of humidity.

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It is an indication of weather at a specific time

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It is an indication of the existing climate.

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Multiple Choice

The weather forecaster for a local news station observes that the air pressure is rising. Which type of weather should he forecast?

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clear

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cloudy

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humid

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rainy

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Multiple Choice

Look at the weather map below. There is a high pressure system in the north over Montana and North Dakota and a low pressure system in the south over Florida. Which answer most likely describes the weather in Florida right now?

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cooler and rainy

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warmer and dry

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cooler and dry

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warmer and rainy

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Multiple Choice

Question image

Grayson was planning to spend the day playing outside with his friends. He wanted to know what kind of weather to expect for the day so he took a look at the wind vane that was on the top of his house.

What information about the weather does a wind vane give Grayson?

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wind speed

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wind direction

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air temperature

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air pressure

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Multiple Choice

Which weather tool would you use to measure air pressure?

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barometer

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wind vane

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thermometer 

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hygrometer

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Multiple Choice

In what way does temperature affect the weather?

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High temperature increase evaporation which lead to more precipitation.

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High temperature decrease evaporation which lead to more precipitation.

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Low temperature increase evaporation which lead to more precipitation.

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Low temperature decrease evaporation which lead to more precipitation.

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Multiple Choice

Sophie uses a hygrometer to collect data about the current weather. What does a hygrometer measure?

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Temperature

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Air pressure

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Humidity

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Wind Speed

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Multiple Choice

What kind of air can William expect if the wind is out of the South?

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cool dry 

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cool humid

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warm dry

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warm humid

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Multiple Choice

Alex observes the weather one afternoon. He claims that thunderstorms are likely. Which observation provides evidence that supports this claim?

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There is a light wind.

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The air pressure has dropped and there are strong winds

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The winds are blowing from the north.

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The air pressure is rising.

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Multiple Choice

Fifth grade students in Ms. Ferge’s class are investigating how humidity affects the weather at their school. They collected humidity data, as well as other types of data, over several days.

For this investigation, which observation cannot be tested?

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When the temperature increases, the humidity also increases.

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When the humidity is high, playing outside is less fun.

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The humidity increases when the winds are coming from the south.

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When the humidity increases, the chance of rainfall increases.

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Multiple Choice

Low air pressure usually brings what type of weather?

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sunny

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stormy

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windy

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hot

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