Weather

Precipitation is....

• rain
• snow
• sleet
• all of these are correct

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

An anemometer is used to measure...

• rain fall
• snow
• wind speed
• wind direction

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Weather is the current conditions outside.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which tool measures air temperature?

• Thermometer
• Anemometer
• Wind Vane
• Wind sock

A scientist who studies weather is called ...

• a meteorologist
• an astronomer
• a biologist
• a weatherologist

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How does air move?

• Warm air rises and cool air sinks

• Warm air sinks and cool air rises

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which weather tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer
• barometer
• anemometer
• psychrometer

Humidity is the...

• Amount of Water Vapor in the Air
• Amount of Wind in the Air
• Amount of Precipitation in the Air
• Amount of Pressure in the Air

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What type of cloud looks like cotton and is in the lower altitudes?

• Cumulus
• Stratus
• Cirrus

_____________ air is more dense and tends to sink

• cold
• warm
• moist
• dry

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6