Weather and Climate

On a summer day which clouds are most likely to bring rain?

• thin, fluffy clouds
• red clouds at sunset
• thick, dark-gray clouds
• clouds that look like white sheep

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which is the warmest climate zone?

• Arctic Zone
• Temperate Zone
• Tropical Zone
• Intermediate Zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is typical of a tropical climate?

• cold, dry air
• cool, moist air
• hot, dry air
• warm, moist air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is happening in our atmosphere at a certain time and place.

• weather 
• front
• climate
• zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is weather?

• average weather over a long period of time

• average precipitation at a certain time and place

• average temperature at a certain time and place

• what's happening in our atmosphere at a certain time and place

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Weather travels across the U.S. in what direction?

• north to south

• south to north

• west to east

• east to west

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The condition of the atmosphere, such as temperature, cloud cover, wind speed and rainfall

• climate
• weather
• trend
• season

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

An instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall

• barometer
• thermometer
• rain guage
• wind sock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

An instrument used to show the direction of wind and measure the speed

• rain guage
• Thermometer
• barometer
• wind sock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

the amount of water vapor in the air

• warm front
• precipitation
• humidity
• air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5