Atmosphere Week 2

Clouds form during the process of __________________.

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

• transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which type of cloud is most likely to result in thunderstorms?

• stratus

• cumulus

• cirrus

• cumulonimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of cloud is shown in the image?

• cumulus

• stratus

• cirrus

• cumulonimbus

The most common form of precipitation is _______________.

• rain

• snow

• sleet

• hail

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The amount of precipitation over a period of time is measured with what instrument?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Who uses weather tools, gathers data, and predicts the weather?

• astrologists

• geologists

• astronomers

• meteorologists

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of cloud is shown in the image?

• cumulus

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulonimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does an anemometer measure?

• wind speed

• temperature

• wind direction

• air pressure

What does a barometer measure? 

• measures high and low pressure in the air
• measures humidity in the air
• measures speed of the wind 
• measures the amount of rain that has fallen

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of front is shown in the image?

• cold front

• warm front

• stationary front

• occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5