Weather Review

A severe thunderstorm with a possible tornado is approaching your town. The mayor needs to decide whether the citizens need to take shelter. Which two weather instuments will he need to make his decision?

• A and C

• A and B

• A and D

• C and D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The news is explaining how the temperature outside will be 90°F this week. Which instrument can students use to confirm the temperature and why?

• Anemometer to measure the direction of the wind bringing in the air temperatures.

• Thermometer to measure the temperature and measures wind speeds outside.

• Anemometer to measure outside air temperature It measures air pressure.

• Thermometer to measure the air temperature outside.

Students heard over the weekend that a hurricane is approaching. Students want to measure the wind speeds to determine the category of the hurricane. Which two instruments can the students use to measure the wind of the hurricane?

• Wind vane to show the direction of the wind and Anemometer to show the wind speed.

• Wind vane to show the wind speed and Anemometer to show the direction of the wind.

• Rain gauge to measure the wind and rain values and Wind vane to show the direction of wind.

• Rain gauge to measure the wind and rain values and Anemometer to show the direction of wind.

Look at the tools to measure weather. Students are using weather instruments to predict if we are going to have a snow day due to a blizzard. Which instruments might be best and why?

• Barometer to tell if the air pressure is low and a thermometer to check if the temperature is near freezing.

• Rain gauge to measure the precipitation and wind vane to tell wind speed.

• Barometer to tell if the temperature is near freezing and a wind vane to tell wind speed.

• Anemometer for wind speed of the storm and barometer to tell if the temperature is near freezing.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Students in a fourth grade class want to observe what happens before any type of weather change. Which instrument should the students use and why?

• Barometer to show the pressure change that usually indicates a change in weather.

• Barometer to show the precipitation change that usually indicates a change in weather.

• Anemometer to show the pressure change that usually indicates a change in weather.Anemometer to show the precipitation change that usually indicates a change in weather.

• Anemometer to show the precipitation change that usually indicates a change in weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A severe thunderstorm with a chance of flooding is approaching Gwinnett County. The mayor needs to decide whether the citizens need to relocate to higher elevations. Which weather instrument will aid the mayor in making this decision?

• Instrument A

• Instrument B

• Instrument C

• Instrument D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

If cold dry air is moving into warm, moist air what kind of front would be approaching and what weather might occur?

• A warm front that brings an all day rain with low clouds.

• A cold front that brings thunderstorms followed by clear skies.

• A low pressure front that brings clear skies and no clouds.

• A high pressure front that brings stormy weather and low clouds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Use the weather map to answer the following question. Based upon the map, what can you conclude about the weather and how people should dress in the Northwest near Seattle?

• People should wear coats, hats and gloves. The forecast is for snow.

• People should wear tank tops and flip flops. The forecast is for a heat wave.

• People should wear long sleeves and pants. The forecast is for clear, mild weather.

• People should wear rain gear and rain boots. The forecast is for rainy, cold weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Use the map to answer the following question: The low pressure and stationary front in Georgia indicate what type of weather?

• Severe thunderstorms

• Sunny and bright

• Cloudy and rainy

• Hot and humid

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Use the map to answer the following question: Using your knowledge of fronts, what is most likely the weather forecast for Kansas (KS)?

• Fair weather (sunny)

• Cloudy, possible thunderstorm

• Rain and fog, possibility for days

• Light rain and hotter temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6