Predicting Weather #2

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

• several hot and humid days

• snowstorm

• thunderstorm

• clear skies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A warm 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, rainy weather late Wednesday, and warmer temperatures on Thursday

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

You look outside and notice clouds that look similar to the ones pictured. What kind of weather should you expect?

• Drizzly, rainy weather

• Fair weather

• Violent thunderstorms

• Hot and sunny weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This instrument is used to measure which of the following?

• Wind direction

• Air pressure

• Humidity

• Wind speed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

On a hot summer afternoon, the wind speed increases and large dark clouds begin to form. Which weather conditions are most likely to occur?

• clear skies

• low winds

• thunderstorms

• hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

JoShaun notices a low-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

• cold and stormy

• cloudy and rainy

• warm and stormy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• rain

• clear skies

• snowstorm

• freezing rain

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which best describes the effect on weather in an area if low clouds cover the sky during the daytime?

• cooler temperatures

• warmer temperatures

• decreased precipitation

• increased driving visibility

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A cold front is expected to affect the local area over night. Which weather condition will most likely occur?

• cloudy skies, precipitation, and increased temperatures

• cloudy skies, precipitation, and decreased temperatures

• clear skies, no precipitation, and increased temperatures

• clear skies, no precipitation, and decreased temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather do the these types of clouds bring?

• heavy rain

• light drizzle

• fair weather

• snowstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5