Differences in air pressure cause wind.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

As the temperature in an area increases, the air pressure ___________.

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What causes your ears to pop on an airplane?

• a change in humidity

• a change in temperature

• a change in direction

• a change in altitude

A rain gauge is a device that collects rainfall.

• True

• False

As altitude increases, air pressure _______.

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

Air pressure is measured using a(n) ________.

• hygrometer

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

____ is how hot or cold something is.

• temperature

• humidity

• altitude

• wind speed

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

A student observes and records cloud cover throughout the day. Which event could the student most likely predict if they observe increasing cumulonimbus clouds?

• The area will have sunny skies.
• The area will have precipitation.
• The area will have cooler temperatures.
• The area will have warmer temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The forecast said a high pressure system will arrive this weekend. Benito and his friends want to go camping. Should they plan to go?

• Yes, the high pressure system will create clear, sunny skies.
• No, the high pressure system will create storm clouds and tornadoes.
• Yes, the high pressure system will create skies filled with cumulus clouds.
• No, the high pressure system will increase humidity and cause rain clouds to form.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

If the temperature is 30°F, in which form will precipitation most likely be?

• fog
• hail
• rain
• snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5