Weather and Climate

What is the condition of Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place called?

• Wind
• Weather
• Humidity
• Dew Point

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A wind vane or wind sock is used to find ______________________.

• Wind Speed
• Wind Direction
• Air Pressure
• Temperature

____________________ is the measure of the transparency of the atmosphere.

• Wind
• Weather
• Precipitation
• Visibility

What type of clouds are usually associated with thunderstorms?

• Cirrus
• Stratus
• Cumulus
• Storm

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What instrument measures the temperature of objects?

• Thermometer
• Barometer
• Anemometer
• Wind Sock

The amount of water vapor in the air is called ___________.

• Water Vapor
• Humidity
• Temperature
• Relative Humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What type of cloud appears feathery or wispy?

• Cirrus
• Stratus
• Cumulus
• Ice

The Water Cycle plays a role in weather that occurs on Earth and can contribute to severe weather.

• true
• false

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What is any form of water that falls to Earth from the sky called?

• Rain
• Snow
• Precipitation
• Water

Which of the following are forms of precipitation?

• Rain
• Snow
• Sleet
• Hail
• All of them

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