Clouds, Wind, and Storms Test Review

When different kinds of air move and mix with each other, what can occur?

• clouds

• wind

• storms

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What causes wind?

• evaporation caused by the Sun

• clouds pushing against each other

• warm air rising and cold air sinking

• cold air rising and warm air sinking

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Read this sentence: A lot of precipitation fell during the storm. Which of these are examples of precipitation?

• tornadoes and hurricanes

• wind and moisture

• summer and winter

• rain and snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How do clouds form?

• Water evaporates from Earth into the air and then condenses into water droplets.

• Water in the air evaporates and then condenses on Earth.

• Warm air replaces cold air.

• Swirling wind carries water up into the sky.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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In which situation would a storm be most likely to happen?

• when very cold air moves into an area with cold air

• when very cold air moves into an area with warm air

• When very warm air move into an area with warm air

• When fast wind moves into an area with calm air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What are clouds made of?

• water vapor

• water vapor and liquid water

• liquid water and ice

• water vapor and ice

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the main reason that scientists have so many tools to measure and predict the weather?

• Weather tools are fun to use.

• By predicting the weather, people can prevent bad weather from happening.

• There is a contest to see who can make the best predictions.

• Good predictions give people time to make plans and protect themselves.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Blizzard is related to snow and wind in the same way that hurricane is related to ________.

• rain and wind

• wind and dust

• hail and snow

• water vapor and ice

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

which of these is not a kind of cloud?

• cumulus

• vaporus

• cirrus

• stratus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

why is the Sun important to making weather?

• The Sun makes the air warmer in some places, which can create wind.

• The Sun turns liquid water into water vapor, which then condenses to create clouds.

• Both a and B are true.

• Neither a nor b is true.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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