U8- Weather & Climate Review

Which symbol indicates a cold front on a weather map?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following tools is used to measure wind speed?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which symbol indicates a warm front on a weather map?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following tools measures how much rain has fallen after a storm?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Rain Gauge

• Wind vane

What is weather?

• A layer of gases that surrounds Earth

• A long-term pattern of weather

• Day-to-day conditions in the atmosphere

• A long-term prediction of future weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is a forecast?

• A layer of gases that surrounds Earth

• A long-term pattern of weather

• The day-to-day conditions in the atmosphere

• A short-term prediction of future weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is climate?

• A layer of gases that surrounds Earth

• A long-term pattern of weather over many years

• Day-to-day conditions in the atmospher

• A short-term prediction of future weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Select the CORRECT uses for an anemometer and a wind vane:

• An anemometer measures humidity

• A wind vane measures wind direction

• An anemometer measures wind direction

• A wind vane measures wind speed

• An anemometer measures wind speed

What climate zone is labelled with an X in the image?

• Polar

• Temperate

• Arid/Dry

• Tropical

• Subtropical

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Texas is shown in the black-boxed area on the map. Select which climate zones are seen in Texas:

• Polar

• Temperate

• Arid/dry

• Tropical

• Subtropical

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6