Earth Science Check-In Review 2

Which tool is used to measure wind speed?

• thermometer

• wind vane

• anemometer

• barometer

During which day was the weather cool and wet?

• Thursday

• Friday

• Saturday

• Sunday

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which best describes La Nina?

• warm ocean current that flows across the Atlantic Ocean

• cold current in the atmosphere that flows across the United States

• unusual warming of surface water in the eastern Pacific Ocean

• unusual cooling of surface water in the eastern Pacific Ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In which way are the Gulf Stream and Jet Stream similar?

• Both affect local weather in the US

• Both are air currents that flow in a certain direction

• Both bring dry weather to the US

• Both are ocean currents that flow in a certain direction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

On a sunny day, a student observes that the air pressure is falling. Which can the student predict is most likely on the way?

• stormy weather

• rising temperatures

• fair weather

• more sunshine

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Where will the next hurricane to affect the east coast of the US most likely form?

• over the middle of the US

• over the Atlantic Ocean

• over Canada

• over the Pacific Ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

La Paz, Bolivia, is in the Southern Hemisphere. Which best describes how its season compares to that of Charlotte, North Carolina

• La Paz has summer when Charlotte has winter

• La Paz has summer when Charlotte has summer

• La Paz has summer when Charlotte has spring

• La Paz has summer when Charlotte has fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In the water cycle, which change does energy from the sun cause directly

• heating water inside Earth

• forming clouds of water droplets

• moving water downhill

• evaporating water from a pond

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A local weather report states that a stationary front has formed over the area. Which weather conditions will most likely occur in the area over the next few days?

• fair weather

• clouds and rain

• sunshine and wind

• high temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which weather condition does a barometer measure?

• precipitation

• wind direction

• air pressure

• temperature