Weather

Differences in air pressure cause wind.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

As the temperature in an area increases, the air pressure ___________.

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

As the humidity increases, air pressure _________.

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What causes your ears to pop on an airplane?

• a change in humidity

• a change in temperature

• a change in direction

• a change in altitude

A rain gauge is a device that collects rainfall.

• True

• False

Which two processes cause clouds to form?

• precipitation and runoff

• transpiration and precipitation

• evaporation and condensation

• evaporation and ground water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The weather of an area is affected by the air mass that is passing over it.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is a liquid form of precipitation?

• snow

• rain

• sleet

• hail

Snow forms when the temperature is below freezing.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

As altitude increases, air pressure _______.

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same