Weather & Climate

The amount of water in the clouds is called..

• warm front

• precipitation

• humidity

• air pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The name of the tool used to measure how hot or cold something is..

• barometer

• thermometer

• wind sock

• rain guage

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Average weather conditions of a region for a long period of time is called..

• weather

• season

• cold front

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following descriptions best describes weather?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

I hear Australia is warm all year round! Let's go to Australia for vacation!

• weather

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Name of the tool used to measure an amount of rain..

• rain gauge

• barometer

• thermometer

• anemometer

Which is the best description for the season of winter?

• humid and hot

• rainy and cold

• rainy and warm

• snowy and cold

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Homes can be built on stilts to avoid which of the following..

• flooding

• drought

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

High waves and strong winds will most likely cause damage to homes during a..

• Blizzard

• Drought

• Hurricane

• Heat Wave

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

An area that gets very little sunlight and is cold year-round is which type of climate?

• Tropical

• Polar

• Temperate

• Dessert

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6