Weather & The Water Cycle

What does a barometer do?

• it measures elevation
• it measures humidity
• it measures wind speed
• it measures air pressure

Which arrow shows evaporation?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Precipitation includes

• rain, snow, and air
• rain, wind, and snow
• snow, sleet, and hail
• all of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the name of the process of water changing to a gas? 

• Evaporation
• Condensation
• Precipitation
• Infiltration

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the name of the process of water droplets falling from the sky?

• evaporation
• condensation
• precipiation
• infiltration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Definition: the pattern of weather in an area over time.

• weather
• humidity
• meterology
• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What does an anemometer measure?

• wind direction
• wind speed
• air pressure
• humidity

A student places a cup of water outdoors on a cold day. At what temperature will water in the cup change to ice?

• 0 degrees F
• 100 degrees F
• 212 degrees F
• 32 degrees F

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is an example of condensation?

• water vapor turning into water droplets
• hail falling from the sky
• water from oceans and lakes going into the air
• a hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What does a thermometer measure?

• air pressure
• rainfall amounts
• wind direction
• temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4