Weather Review So Far

Which answer choice best describes a thunderstorm?

• a rain shower that lasts a few minutes

• a swirling cloud of dust and wind

• storm with thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and strong winds

• a strong windstorm that travels over a long distance

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which answer choice best describes a tornado?

• a strong windstorm that travels for a long distance

• severe storm with rotating winds that forms over land

• rain with hail, sleet, or snow

• severe storm found above warm ocean water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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To stay safe from a tornado, you should ____________.

• leave your home so you stay safe

• stand outside and watch the storm

• go to a basement or inside room where there are no windows

• listen to news reports

Which answer choice best describes a tornado?

• a strong windstorm that travels for a long distance

• severe storm with rotating winds that forms over land

• rain with hail, sleet, or snow

• severe storm found above warm ocean water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which answer choice best describes a hurricane?

• a strong windstorm that travels for a long distance

• a severe storm with rotating winds that forms over land

• a winter storms with snow, ice, and strong winds

• a large storm with strong wind and heavy rains above warm ocean water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What air-mass woud most likely be a source for a tropical storm?

• mP

• mT

• cP

• cT

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Choose the best forecast for Seattle on Saturday.

• rain
• sunny skies
• warmer temperatures
• snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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The general pattern of winds around a high pressure area is clockwise, outward. The general pattern of winds around a low pressure area is counterclockwise, inward. Based on the information provided, which city shown will most likely have winds from the south?

• Rockford

• Chicago

• Kankakee

• La Salle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown will most likely experience a drop in pressure over the next few days?

• Baltimore

• Portland

• Rapid City

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Tim said that Chicago is most likely to experience rainy weather. Jennifer thinks that Dallas is most likely to experience rainy weather.

Which student is correct?

• Tim because Chicago is the closest to a low pressure system and they produce precipitation.

• Jennifer because high pressure systems produce precipitation

• Both students are correct because all systems produce precipitation

• Neither of the students are correct because the cities are not close enough to the system.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5