Wind and Weather

In which direction is the person walking the dog?

• North
• South
• East
• West

A wind vane __________.

• measures wind speed
• takes pictures
• measures distance
• shows wind direction

The student holds the spiral-cut paper 30cm above the burning candle.  Most likely, the ______________.

• candle will stop melting
• paper will change color
• flame will go out
• paper will spin

Which of the following concepts is the student most likely investigating when using these items?

• Warmer air rises
• paper burns
• air does not move
• candle wax melts

A compass _________.

• measures force
• identifies direction
• measures temperature
• records time

The mass of the object is _______.

• 7 grams
• 17 grams
• 107 grams
• 1007 grams

A student uses the objects shown above to conduct an investigation.  What tools is the student using?

• Balance and Timer
• Compass and Wind Vane
• Pencil and Compass
• Compass and Timer

From what direction is the wind blowing?

• North
• South
• East
• West

Which statement is true?

• Wind can be felt but not seen
• Air moves when it changes state of matter
• Wind causes trees to grow
• Air cannot move

The length of the leaf is ______.

• 2 cm
• 4 cm
• 6 cm
• 8 cm