weather 2

Wind is caused mainly by air pressure differences that result from...

• a. uneven heating of the Earth's atmosphere.
• b. absorption of ultraviolet radiation by Earth's land masses.
• c. radiation of heat from Earth's land masses to water bodies.
• d. rotation of Earth on its axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which statement correctly defines wind?

• Wind is the movement of air from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
• Wind is the movement of air to a colder area in the atmosphere.
• Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
• Wind is the movement of air pushed around and bouncing off Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

At what temperature in degrees Celsius does water freeze?

• 150

• 0

• 200

• 32

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NGSS.5-PS1-1

The amount of water vapor in the air is known as ___.

• dew point

• humidty

• relative humidity

• rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When the air is full of water and has a relative humidity of 100% it is said to be ___.

• full

• humid

• saturated

• warm

Which will hold more water, warm air or cold air?

• Warm Air

• Cold AIr

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which weather instrument is useful in measuring relative humidity?

• barometer
• anemometer
• psychrometer
• wind vane

________is the instrument used to measure air pressure.

• barometer
• thermometer
• mercury
• watch

Low pressure will usually bring what kind of weather?

• Sunny
• Calm
• Stormy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which kind of weather change will occur with an increase in air pressure?

• cooler and dryer
• colder and rainier
• hotter and stormier
• warmer and moister

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5