Weather Data and Forecasting

If cold/dry air is moving into warm/moist air, what kind of front would be approaching and what weather might occur?

• A warm front that brings an all day rain with low clouds.

• A cold front that brings thunderstorms followed by clear skies.

• A low pressure front that brings clear skies and no clouds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Based upon the map, what can you conclude about the weather and how people should dress in the Northwest near Seattle?

• People should wear coats, hats, and gloves. The forecast is for snow.

• People should wear rain gear and rain boots. The forecast is for rainy, cold weather.

• People should wear long sleeves and pants. The forecast is for clear, mild weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Based upon the map, what can you conclude about the weather and how people should dress in the Southeast near Miami?

• People should wear coats, hats, and gloves. The forecast is for snow.

• People should wear tank tops and flip flops. The forecast is for a heat wave.

• People should wear long sleeves and pants. The forecast is for clear, mild weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A friend is flying to Atlanta, Georgia to stay with you for a 3 day weekend. He wants to know what the weather will be like so that he brings the correct clothes. Based on the weather map, what will you tell him about the weather and what he should pack?

• A cold front is coming. It will bring some rain at first and then clear cold weather. Your friend should pack rain gear and some jackets.

• A warm front is coming. It will bring some rain at first and then clear warm weather. Your friend should pack rain gear and shorts.

• A warm front is coming. It will bring warm temperatures. Your friend should pack tank tops and shorts.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Andrew notices the sky has a few clouds. Which question would his friend ask him to determine if it is a cumulus cloud?

• Are the clouds dark grey?

• Are the clouds small and look like a thin ribbon?

• Are the clouds large and look like cotton balls?

Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate?

• The climate of an area depends on the type of weather recorded over several years. Weather depends on what is happening outside right now.

• Weather is what is happening right now outside. Climate is what is predicted to happen next week.

• Weather is predicted using temperature. The temperature of an area is not used to describe the climate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following would help us to learn about the climate in a certain area?

• A forecast that predicts the amount of snow expected in the next month.

• A chart that shows the average temperatures and rain amounts for several years.

• A chart that shows the cloud types recorded over the past week.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following situations described by a fourth grade student shows the climate of an area?

• There was heavy rain for a week and then there was a hurricane.

• On Monday, August 6th, there is a chance of thunderstorms.

• Georgia has a mild winter with a low chance of snow.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A severe thunderstorm with a possible tornado is approaching your town. the mayor needs to decide whether citizens need to take shelter. Which two weather instruments will aid the mayor in making this decision?

• A and C

• A and D

• A and B

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Students heard over the weekend that a hurricane is approaching. Students want to measure the wind speeds to determine the category of the hurricane. Which two instruments can the students use to measure the wind of the hurricane?

• Wind vane to show the direction of the wind and anemometer to show the wind speed.

• Wind vane to show the wind speed and anemometer to show the direction of the wind.

• Rain gauge to measure the wind and rain values and Wind vane to show the direction of the wind.