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3.12 Weather Quiz

Authored by Jeffrey Reed

Science

1st - 5th Grade

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3.12 Weather Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

argon

nitrogen

oxygen

water vapor

Answer explanation

Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, making up about 78% of it. In contrast, oxygen accounts for about 21%, while argon and water vapor are present in much smaller amounts.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Water that falls to Earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

evaporation

transpiration

condensation

precipitation

Answer explanation

The correct answer is precipitation, which refers to water that falls to Earth in forms like rain, snow, sleet, or hail. Other options like evaporation and condensation describe different processes in the water cycle.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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What is this part of the Water Cycle called?

Collection

Evaporation

Condensation

Precipitation

Answer explanation

Condensation is the process in the water cycle where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds. This is a key step before precipitation occurs.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which tool measures rainfall?

rain gauge

thermometer

anemometer

barometer

Answer explanation

A rain gauge is specifically designed to measure the amount of rainfall. In contrast, a thermometer measures temperature, an anemometer measures wind speed, and a barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which tool shows wind direction?

barometer

wind vane

thermometer

anemometer

Answer explanation

A wind vane is specifically designed to indicate wind direction by aligning itself with the wind. In contrast, a barometer measures atmospheric pressure, a thermometer measures temperature, and an anemometer measures wind speed.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which tool measures wind speed?

anemometer

thermometer

barometer

wind vane

Answer explanation

An anemometer is the tool specifically designed to measure wind speed. A thermometer measures temperature, a barometer measures atmospheric pressure, and a wind vane indicates wind direction.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which tool measures temperature?

anemometer

thermometer

barometer

rain guage

Answer explanation

A thermometer is the tool specifically designed to measure temperature, while an anemometer measures wind speed, a barometer measures atmospheric pressure, and a rain gauge measures precipitation.

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