Meteorology Quiz

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Science
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8th Grade
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Autumn Blaesser
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main job of a meteorologist?
Predicting the weather
Analyzing past weather patterns
Reporting on local news
Studying Earth's atmosphere
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do meteorologists interrupt TV shows with severe weather warnings?
To track storms
To take a break from their regular job
To annoy viewers
To get more airtime
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do meteorologists study to predict the weather?
Wind speed and precipitation patterns
Volcanoes and earthquakes
Ocean currents and marine life
Astronomy and space exploration
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the minimum educational requirement for becoming a meteorologist?
Bachelor's degree in meteorology
High school diploma
Master's degree in environmental science
PhD in atmospheric physics
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might a weather forecast not always be 100% accurate?
Meteorologists are lazy
Mother Nature is unpredictable
The technology is not advanced enough
The government restricts accurate forecasts
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do meteorologists use to predict violent storms?
Telescopes
Weather balloons
Satellites in space
Underwater drones
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an important issue that meteorologists are concerned about?
Climate change
Historical preservation
Space exploration
Wildlife conservation
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
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