Seasonal Weather Changes Lesson 2

Multiple Choice

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's changing relationship to the Sun

• The Moon's phases

• The Earth's distance from the Moon

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are ways weather affects our daily lives?

• Choices of clothing

• Travel plans

• Food availability

• All of the above

Open Ended

Explain how weather predictions can help keep people safe.

Multiple Select

Select all statements that are true about seasons in most parts of the world.

• There are four seasons in a year

• Weather is different in each season

• Temperature stays the same all year

• Spring, summer, fall, and winter are the seasons

Open Ended

What is the weather like in winter where you live?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a method of collecting weather data?

• Meteorological satellite

• Wind profiler

• Voluntary observing ship

• Solar panel

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tools or technologies can be used to collect weather data?

• Weather balloon

• Weather satellite

• Rain gauge

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Why do scientists measure and record weather in the same way each time?

• To compare data and identify patterns

• To make the process more complicated

• To avoid using technology

• To ignore weather changes

Open Ended

Explain how graphs help scientists communicate their findings about weather patterns.

Multiple Select

Which of the following elements do scientists collect information on to predict the weather?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Barometric pressure

• Wind direction

Multiple Choice

Which of the following weather instruments can measure humidity?

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Rain gauge

• Weather vane

Multiple Choice

Which weather instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Rain gauge

• Weather vane

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of a weather vane?

• To measure wind speed

• To measure rainfall

• To show wind direction

• To measure humidity

Open Ended

Explain how weather satellites help scientists predict future weather patterns.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following instruments is used to measure wind speed?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer