Factors that Determine Weather

The weather forecaster for a local news station observes that the air pressure is rising. Which type of weather should he forecast?

• clear

• cloudy

• humid

• rainy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which answer most likely describes the weather in North Dakota right now?

• cooler and rainy

• stormy

• cooler and dry

• warmer and rainy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Jose was planning to spend the day playing outside with his friends. He wanted to know what kind of weather to expect for the day so he took a look at the wind vane that was on the top of his house.

What information about the weather does a wind vane give Jose?

• wind speed

• wind direction

• air temperature

• air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does this weather tool measure?

• temperature

• wind direction

• air pressure

• wind speed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In what way does temperature affect the weather?

• High temperature increase evaporation which lead to more precipitation.

• Low temperature increase evaporation which lead to more precipitation.

• High temperature decrease evaporation which lead to more precipitation.

• Low temperature decrease evaporation which lead to more precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather can she expect if the Cloud 4 passes over her house?

• A drizzle of rain with light winds.

• Strong winds with snow.

• Heavy rain and strong winds.

• No rain and no wind.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Sofia uses a hygrometer to collect data about the current weather. What does a hygrometer measure?

• temperature

• humidity

• wind speed

• air pressure

What kind of air can Jose expect if the wind is out of the South?

• cool dry

• cool humid

• warm dry

• warm humid

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Antonio observes the weather one afternoon. He claims that thunderstorms are likely. Which observation provides evidence that supports this claim?

• There is a light wind.

• The air pressure is rising

• The winds are blowing from the north

• The sky is full of cumulonimbus clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which two types of clouds are signs that there will be good weather?

• Cumulous and cirrus

• Cumulous and cumulonimbus

• Stratus and cirrus

• Cumulonimbus and stratus