A few cumulus clouds can indicate fair weather in a clear sky. When they join together and grow vertically, thunderstorms are likely.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When looking for an example of climate, you should look for a longer or shorter period of time?

• Longer

• Shorter

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Cirrus clouds are high in the sky and usually indicate fair weather.

• True

• False

Weather is the condition of the atmosphere .

• over long periods of time.

• at a particular moment.

Thin, wispy clouds high up in the sky are an example of what kind of clouds?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

Atmospheric pressure, basic patterns, cloud type and coverage, and wind speed and direction are all indicators to help predict the weather.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Low/falling air pressure indicates what kind of weather?

• changing

• stable

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Weather stays the same for several years.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

These are low, puffy clouds that can be gray and indicate later rainfall.

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

Cirrus clouds are thick and low to the ground.

• True

• False