Predicting Weather Test

Water on Earth cycles in different forms and different locations. Which process best explains why water cycles from the ocean at point 5 to the clouds at point 2.

• condensation

• transpiration

• evaporation

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What type of cloud is seen in the diagram at point 6?

• cirrus

• cumulous

• cumulonimbus

• stratus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Given these factors- Dark, cloudy skies, baromater (air pressure) falling, temperatures in the 60s falling to 50s, and high humidity- which weather would mostly likely be predicted?

• blizzard

• heat wave

• thunderstorm

• ice storm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The temperatures in Wilmington, NC tend to be mild, even during the winter months. This is most likely due to:

• La Nina

• The Gulf Stream

• Trade Winds

• The Jet Stream

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Above is a picture of a thermometer. Which season is most likely to have this thermometer reading?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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When a warm air mass meets a cold air mass and both air masses stop moving, staying in the same place over a long period of time, which type of front forms?

• an occluded front

• a warm front

• a stationary front

• a cold front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather will an area experience during a LOW pressure system?

• Cool, clear skies

• Warm, clear skies

• Overcast and Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of front will come through Memphis, TN within the next 24 hours?

• warm front

• cold front

• stationary front

• occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather is expected during a COLD front?

• strong thunderstorms or heavy rains

• slight drizzle

• overcast

• clear skies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather is expected AFTER a COLD front passes through an area?

• temperatures drop and weather begins to settle

• colder temperatures and intense thunderstorms

• colder temperatures and slight drizzle

• temperatures begin to rise again and skies begin to clear

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