Weather & Climate Study Guide

What weather instrument measures how hot or cold it is outside?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Wind Vane

What does a large H on a weather map stand for?

• Hot temperatures

• High winds

• High Pressure

• High chance of rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does a large L on a weather map stand for?

• Low Flood Risk

• Large Hail

• Low Temperatures

• Low Pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather can you expect with a High Pressure system?

• Clear, dry

• Cold, wet

• Rainy

• Snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of weather can you expect with a Low Pressure system?

• Rainy, cloudy

• Dry, clear

• Sunny

• Hot

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What does an anemometer measure?

• Temperature

• Wind Direction

• Wind Speed

• Pressure

True or False? The Earth's oceans have no effect on the temperature of land masses.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

True or False? The warmest climates in the world are located between 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south of the Earth's Equator.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

True or False? Weather patterns can be opposite in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres of the Earth. For example, while we are enjoying summer in North America, New Zealanders may be experiencing colder winter temperatures.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the name of the high altitude wind current that moves weather systems across the U.S.?

• The Gulf Stream

• The Jet Strem

• El nino

• La nina

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6