ESS.5.1.2 (5.E.1.2) #3 Schoolnet

Which will most likely result from a low-pressure weather system?

• warm temperatures

• cloudy conditions

• clear conditions

• cool temperatures

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On a cold, cloudy day, the local weather forecaster predicts that a high-

pressure system will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours.

Which weather conditions will this system most likely bring to the area?

• stormy

• sunny

• snowy

• hot

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The weather forecast indicates that a warm front will be moving into the

area in the next 24 hours. Which type of weather will most likely result?

• clear skies and cold temperatures

• clear skies and hot temperatures

• cloudy skies and rainy weather

• heavy snow and ice

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The data table lists precipitation amounts for the month of January

over a 4-year period. Which is the best prediction for the precipitation amount in January 2012?

• between 4.5 and 4.7 inches

• between 4.7 and 4.9 inches

• between 4.5 and 5.5 inches

• between 5.3 and 6.3 inches

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The graphs show monthly temperature and precipitation data. Which prediction could be made based on the data?

• Next year, the warmest months will have the most precipitation.

• Next year, the warmest months will have the least precipitation.

• Next year, the coldest months will have the most precipitation.

• Next year, the coldest months will have the least precipitation.

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The table shows weather conditions in four cities. In which city is the weather most likely to change within the next few hours?

• City P

• City Q

• City R

• City S

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The chart shows the data collected by Julie over the past week. Which weather conditions would most likely occur over the weekend if the pattern continues?

• dry and warm

• dry and cool

• wet and cool

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Here is a table showing precipitation amounts and temperature for Cary, NC. Based on this data, what kind of weather would most likely be forecast

for the weekend?

• cool and rainy

• warm and rainy

• cool and thunderstorms

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Three cities in North Carolina collected weather data for the same day in

December of last year. Which city most likely had snow on the day this data was collected?

• Boone

• Raleigh

• Wilmington

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The table shows the average daily temperatures and precipitation

on a monthly basis. What would most likely be the weather conditions in January?

• temperature increases, precipitation increases

• temperature increases, precipitation decreases

• temperature decreases, precipitation increases

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