Weather Instruments/Clouds

What type of cloud is MOST associated with thunderstorms?

• cumulus

• climateonimbus

• cumulonimbus

• stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In July in NC, the barometer shows rapidly falling pressure. What type of weather is likely to happen?

• Fun in the sun!

• Snow showers

• thunderstorms

• light drizzle

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In the winter in NC, the barometric pressure is high. What is the weather likely to be like?

• Cool and rainy

• Warm and rainy

• Cool and sunny

• Hot and dry

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What instruments are best for getting wind information?

• anemometer and barometer

• anemometer and vane

• vane and rain gauge

• thermometer and rain gauge

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of cloud is made of ice crystals, looks wispy, and indicate that a change in weather is coming?

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

• cirrus

• stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following is true?

• an anemometer measures air pressure

• a barometer measures air pressure

• a compass measures air pressure

• a thermometer measures air pressure

What is this instrument?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• wind vane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is this instrument?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• wind vane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is this instrument?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• wind vane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does this tool measure?

• Wind speed
• Wind direction
• Air pressure
• Temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5