Weather and Climate

A heavy snowstorm is called a ________?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• thunderstorm

• blizzard

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following statements describe climate?

• the type of weather conditions on a certain day

• a description of an ecosystem

• condensation in the atmosphere

• the usual weather in a place over time

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following describes the effects a tornado may have on a community. Choose TWO

• protect buildings

• cause lots of damage

• keep communities safe

• cause harm to people or animals

• tie trees down

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The average yearly weather pattern over many years.

• weather
• air pressure
• climate
• zone

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is happening in outside at a certain time and place.

• weather

• front

• climate

• zone

Several months during the year that have similar temperatures 

• Season
• climate
• weather
• Summer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

An instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall

• barometer
• thermometer
• rain guage
• wind sock

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Rain, snow sleet, or hail that falls from the clouds in the sky

• humidity
• liquid
• precipitation
• weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which is the coldest climate zone?

• Arctic Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Tropical Zone

• Intermediate Zone

What type of weather is a tornado?

• severe weather
• not severe weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2