Weather Quiz

This device measures the temperature of the air.

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Wind Vane

• Anenometer

A _________________ measures air pressure and helps us predict future weather patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following are weather tools we use to help predict the weather?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Rain Gauge

True or False: Climate refers to the weather we see and experience over a long period of time.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

This cloud is smooth and gray. They cover the whole sky and block out sunlight. You can expect light rain, drizzle, or sometimes snow with this cloud. Sometimes, if it's really low to the ground, it causes fog.

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This cloud is known as the "feathery" cloud. It is light and wispy. You will normally see these clouds on fair weather days. What cloud am I?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

I am a cumulus cloud that grows really big and gets darker on the bottom indicating bad weather. I can cause thunderstorms, hail, strong winds, rain, and even tornados. Which type of cloud am I?

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

I'm a ___________ cloud. I'm a fluffy white cloud that normally means fair weather. Which type of cloud am I?

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This type of storm occurs over a large body of water. It typically brings strong winds, rain, and can cause flooding.

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Blizzard

• Thunderstorm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following weather conditions could we expect to see during a severe thunderstorm?

• Rain

• Strong Winds

• Lightening

• Sunshine

• Hail

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2