ESS.5.1.2 (5.E.1.2) #6 Schoolnet

A scientist is collecting data over time using a barometer. What trends

could best be revealed from the data?

• changes in cloud cover

• changes in temperature

• changes in air pressure levels

• changes in precipitation levels

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Which best explains why it is important for people to be able to identify

cumulonimbus clouds?

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause mild showers.

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms.

• Cumulonimbus clouds form near Earth’s surface, causing fog.

• Cumulonimbus clouds form when the temperature is below freezing.

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What weather change is most likely to happen if air pressure is falling?

• The weather will become warmer.

• The weather will become stormy.

• The weather will become cooler.

• The weather will become cooler.

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Which clouds indicate precipitation?

• cirrus

• stratus

• nimbus

• cumulus

Jane wants to measure the amount of precipitation in her backyard for

the month of January. Which weather instrument should Jane use?

• barometer

• rain gauge

• thermometer

• weather vane

High air pressure is most often related to which type of weather?

• cool with clear skies

• humid with clear skies

• warm with cloudy skies

• humid with overcast skies

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A student observes and records cloud cover throughout the day. Which

event could the student most likely predict if they observe increasing

cumulonimbus clouds?

• The area will have sunny skies.

• The area will have precipitation.

• The area will have cooler temperatures.

• The area will have warmer temperatures.

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Which type of weather would most likely accompany dark nimbostratus

clouds?

• massive tornado

• severe hailstorm

• steady rain showers

• dangerous thunderstorms

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Which are characteristics of a high pressure area?

• cool, dry air

• warm, dry air

• cool, moist air

• warm, moist air

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When compiling weather data to establish a record of seasonal climate,

which type of information will be most important to collect?

• current average temperature and air pressure

• daily amount of cloud cover and types of clouds

• daily temperature ranges and precipitation amounts

• monthly humidity levels and average daily wind speeds