Thermometer Reading

The thermometer shows the air temperature to be —

• 76°C

• 36°C

• 80°C

• 24°C

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

To measure air pressure a meteorologist would use a —

• thermometer

• barometer

• anemometer

• balance

Which type of cloud most likely indicates a thunderstorm is approaching?

• A. Cumulus

• B. Stratus

• C. Cumulonimbus

• D. Cirrus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which is most likely true based on the newspaper headline shown? "WEATHER NEWS: The air pressure is dropping!"

• Rain is likely.

• There will be no clouds in the sky.

• The sun will come out.

• Snow will melt.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Average weather data over the last 30 years determines a region’s —

• climate

• precipitation

• atmosphere

• temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which type of weather does this cloud indicate?

• Thunderstorm

• Snow or sleet

• Light rain or drizzle

• Fair weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

DIRECTIONS: Select all correct answers. The newspaper headline shown suggests all of the following are true: "WEATHER NEWS: A cold front is moving into the area!"

• It could snow tomorrow.

• You will need to wear a heavy coat to stay warm.

• It will be cooler than the current temperature.

• The temperature will rise.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The amount of thermal (heat) energy in the air is called —

• wind speed

• temperature

• wind direction

• air pressure

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the instrument shown in the image labeled C?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

The air temperature in the clouds and in the atmosphere is below freezing. Which kind of precipitation is likely to occur?

• Hail

• Snow

• Sleet

• Rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5