Weather and Weather Tools (Study for Unit 6 Quiz 2)

A(n) _____ is a large body of air that has properties similar to the part of Earth's surface over which it depends.

• tornado
• pressure system
• front
• air mass

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When two air masses meet, there is a _____, or boundary.

• thunderstorm
• watch
• front
• cloud

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

what kind of pressure predicts good weather?

• high
• low
• cold
• stationary

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which condition usually means cloudy, stormy weather?

• high pressure
• low pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What part of the illustration shows Evaporation? 

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which number illustrates Condensation?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?

• Sunny weather
• Precipitation (rain, snow, etc.)

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

They are highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather.

• Cumulus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cirrus
• Stratus

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it. 

• Cumulus
• Cirrus
• Stratus
• Cumulonimbus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

They are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy. 

• Cirrus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cumulus 
• Stratus