Weather and Resources Review Quiz

What is used to measure the amount of rainfall?

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Wind sock

Locate Dallas on the map.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What do the red half circles indicate?

• warm weather = warm front

• cold weather = cold front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which city in Texas can expect to be affected by the cold front during the next 24 hours?

• Houston
• Austin
• San Antonio
• Dallas

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What indicates the direction and relative speed of the wind?

• Weather vane

• Wind sock

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

What is the result of a large amount of hot air in an area?

• Low air pressure

• High air pressure

• Moderate air pressure

• No air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which type of clouds indicate a cold front and upcoming thunderstorms?

• Nimbostratus clouds

• Cumulonimbus clouds

• Cirrus clouds

• Stratus clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the main purpose of recording weather data?

• To measure air pressure

• To predict future weather

• To create weather maps

• To compare different locations

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What do meteorologists use to make decisions about upcoming weather?

• Thermometer

• Weather maps

• Anemometer

• Weather vane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What helps students estimate future weather based on generalizations?

• Cloud cover

• Rainfall

• Wind speed

• Temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6