Predicting weather

Which is true of the seasonal weather patterns of places that are at the same latitude?

• hey have the same wind patterns.

• They have the same amount of rain.

• They have the same intensity of sunlight.

• They have the same kinds of severe weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is the best estimate for the amount of liquid in the graduated cylinder?

• 28 ml

• 50 ml

• 42 ml

• 36 ml

Which information is used in a station model?

• Yearly average of precipitation

• Number of lightning strikes

• The freezing point of water

• Wind direction at a particular point and time

A cold front will move through Raleigh late Wednesday afternoon. Which type of weather conditions will Raleigh most likely experience during that time?

• cooler temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and warm temperatures on Thursday

• warmer temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

• warmer temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

• cooler temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and warmer temperatures on Thursday

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

On a hot summer day, cumulus clouds grow taller and darker. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

• Clear skies

• A hurricane

• A thunderstorm

• several snowy days

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Chris noticed a high-pressure system in the weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Which type of weather conditions are most likely for those two days?

• Clear and sunny

• Warm and rainy

• cloudy and rainC

• Cold and stormy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather conditions will most likely occur if a thunderstorm is approaching an area?

• a decrease in wind speed and temperature

• an increase in wind speed and precipitation

• an increase in wind speed and a decrease in precipitation

• A decrease in wind speed and an increase in a

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In the winter, the air pressure has been decreasing over several days. Which weather will most likely occur?

• clear skies and hot temperatures

• clear skies and cold temperatures

• cloudy skies and heavy snowstorms

• cloudy skies and strong thunderstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

On a cold winter day with temperatures below 32°F, the local meteorologist records falling air pressure. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

• rain

• clear skies

• snowstorm

• thunderstorm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A high-pressure system will move into the area tomorrow. Which weather will most likely occur?

• clear skies

• rain showers

• thunderstorms

• snowstorm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5