Weather

Atmosphere can be described as __________.

• movement patterns of the ocean

• the layer of gases that surround the Earth's surface

• the space between the planets

• the breakdown of rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The part of the water cycle in which water falls to Earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail is?

• atmospher

• weather

• air pressure

• precipitation

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Weather can be described as ________. Select all that apply.

• Conditions that occur in the Earth’s atmosphere.

• Conditions that occur in ocean waters.

• The breakdown of rocks.

• Daily changes in temperature, precipitation, and wind.

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Mrs. M is planning a trip to the beach during spring break. She would like to choose a day that will be the most sunny and have a higher temperature for the daily high. Based on this five-day prediction, which day should they choose?

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Thursday

• Friday

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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The table shows the temperature at 12:00 noon on the same day in five Texas cities. The table shows that which of the following comparisons is true?

• The temperature in Houston is lower that the temperature in San Antonio.

• Austin and San Antonio have the same temperature.

• Lubbock's temperature is higher than the temperature in Austin.

• Dallas has the lowest temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Measures wind speed.

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Rain Gauge

• Weather Vane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Students observed the rain gauge at the playground after a thunderstorm. Based on this rain gauge, how much did it rain?

• 1.5 inches

• 2 inches

• 2.5 inches

• 3 inches

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the temperature data for this week?

• The low temperature increased each day.

• The high temperature increased each day.

• The high temperature decreased each day.

• The low temperature decreased each day.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Based on the data in the table, it usually snows when the wind is from which direction?

• North

• South

• West

• Southwest

• Northwest

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Measures air pressure.

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Rain Gauge

• Weather Vane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5