5.E.1.2: Weather Patterns & Phenomenon

Suppose the following weather conditions were observed in Raleigh, NorthCarolina. Based on these conditions, which upcoming weather event would most likely be predicted?

• rain

• ice storm

• blizzard

• heat wave

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which weather instrument measures wind speed?

• thermometer

• barometer

• wind vane

• anemometer

Carly shared that the wind direction in the afternoon is different than

the wind direction in the morning. Which weather instrument did Carly

read in order to notice a change in wind direction?

• wind vane

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

Olivia and her mom took a walk through the park. Olivia looked up and

observed gray clouds covering the sky. Her mom suggested they go back to

the car because it will probably rain soon.

Which type of cloud did Olivia and her mom observe?

• stratus

• cumulus

• cirrus

• humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A local meteorologist shared the following forecast for Apex, North Carolina. Based on the forecast, how will the weather pattern change over the next

five days?

• The weather pattern will become warmer and wetter.

• The weather pattern will become cooler and wetter.

• The weather pattern will become warmer and drier.

• The weather pattern will become cooler and cloudy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which weather instrument measures air temperature?

• thermometer

• barometer

• wind vane

• anemometer

Which weather instrument measures air pressure and provides evidence

that a hurricane is getting stronger?

• thermometer

• wind vane

• anemometer

• barometer

A cold front passed through North Carolina on June 6th. This map shows North Carolina behind the cold front on June 7th. How do you think the temperatures in North Carolina on June 7th compare to the temperatures in North Carolina on June 6th?

• The temperatures on June 7th are cooler than the temperatures on June

  6th because North Carolina is behind the cold front.

• The temperatures on June 7th are warmer than the temperatures on June

  6th because North Carolina is behind the cold front.

• The temperatures on June 7th are hotter than the temperatures on June

  6th because North Carolina is behind the cold front.

• The temperatures on June 7th are the same as the temperatures on June

  6th because a cold front does not cause a change in temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which cloud type can be described as white with puffy tops and flat

bottoms?

• stratus

• cumulus

• cirrus

• anemometer

A meteorologist reported that nearly 30 inches of rain fell in New Bern, North Carolina, during Hurricane Florence. Which weather instrument provided a measurement of precipitation?

• wind vane

• rain gauge

• barometer

• anemometer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4