Weather and Climate

Which statement best describes how a cloud is formed?

• The formation of clouds happens when water vapor in the air rises, cools, and condenses.

• The formation of clouds happens when water vapor in the air rises, warms, and condenses.

• The formation of clouds happens when water vapor in the air rises, warms, and evaporates.

• The formation of clouds happens when water vapor in the air rises, cools, and evaporates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What can be measured in degrees Celsius?

• Temperature

• Precipitation

• Weight

• Wind Direction

Which weather tools allow Matthew to make this observation, "This morning, winds are blowing at 25mph toward the North."

• Rain Gauge and Anemometer

• Wind Vane and Thermometer

• Anemometer and Wind Vane

• Compass and Rain Gague

What part of the water cycle helps wet clothes dry quickly?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Run Off

• Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which instrument tells the direction of the wind?

• Wind vane
• Hygrometer
• Wind vane
• Rain gauge

What does the picture show?

• climate
• weather 

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of climate would you find in a rain forest?

• day
• hot
• cold
• wet

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Definition: weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period

• climate
• weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Definition: the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time

• climate
• weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does the picture show?

• climate
• weather 

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5