Universe & Weather Quiz

Air currents are caused by heat from.....

• the inner core

• the Sun

• the outer core

• the moon

What gases are in the unknown mixture?

• Gas B & Gas D
• Gas C & Gas B
• Gas A & Gas D
• Gas D & Gas C

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Scientists observed a celestial object emitting a wavelength of 3 x 10^-10m. What type of telescope did the scientists have to use to view this?

• Radio wave

• Infrared ray

• X-ray

• Gamma Ray

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

In order for a hurricane to form, the water must be ________.

• Cool
• Warm
• Cold
• Hot

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why does our Sun look bigger than the other stars in space?

• It is much larger than most

• It is the largest star in space

• It is the closest star to us

• It is the hottest star

What makes a hurricane lose energy?

• Land
• Increased low pressure
• Meteorologists 
• Superman flying the other direction

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Stars are formed in a large cloud of gas and dust called a

• cumulonimbus cloud
• nebula
• neutron star
• black hole

One possible outcome that is left after a supernova is a super dense core called a _____________.

• neutron star
• Yellow Star
• Red Giant
• Black Dwarf

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What is happening in Missouri along the cold front?

• Clear skies
• Severe weather
• Light rain or light snow
• Heavy rain or heavy snow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is happening along the warm front in Illinois? 

• Clear skies
• Severe weather
• Light rain or light snow
• Thunderstorms or snowstorms

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6