Weather Basics

Which is most responsible for the changes of the seasons?

• the jet stream

• the ocean currents

• the distance from Earth to the sun

• the tilt of the Earth

Which has the greatest effects on wind speed?

• precipitation

• cloud cover

• wind direction

• air pressure

Andy lives in the southern hemisphere, What season does he most likely experience in August?

• spring

• summer

• winter

• autumn

John and Susan plan to travel to Australia (from NC) during their winter vacation this year. Which of the following clothing combinations would be best for them to pack in their suitcases?

• Down coats, gloves, and mufflers.

• swimsuits, shorts, tee shirts, and sandals

• heavy jeans and sweatshirts with boots

• slick raincoat and an umbrella

Which best describes the cause of day to day weather changes?

• the rotation of the Earth

• the size of the Earth

• moving air masses

• action of the winds

Which instrument is best used to predict weather changes?

• hygrometer

• anemometer

• thermometer

• barometer

On a June day, a warm, moist air mass slowly passes over a cooler air mass in North Carolina What will most likely happen next?

• Rain will fall

• Cirrus clouds will form

• skies will clear

• atmospheric pressure will rise

On a cold, cloudy day, the local weather forecaster predicts that a high-pressure system will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which weather conditions will this system most likely bring to the area?

• stormy

• snowy

• sunny

• hot

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which instrument is best used to predict weather changes?

• hygrometer

• anemometer

• thermometer

• barometer

Students reported that the sky in their area has mostly cirrus clouds. What are most likely the weather conditions in the area?

• rainy

• cold

• windy

• fair