Weather Quiz

What is an air mass?

• A large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity

• A small pocket of air that changes temperature rapidly

• A cloud formation seen during thunderstorms

• A high-pressure system that brings clear skies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of front is formed when a cold air mass moves toward a warm air mass?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following is NOT a type of severe weather?

• Tornado

• Hailstorm

• Drought

• Blizzard

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the safest place to be during a tornado?

• Near a window to see when it passes

• In a vehicle or trailer

• In a basement or storm cellar

• Outside, lying flat in a ditch

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which health issue can be directly related to high temperatures?

• Frostbite

• Heat stroke

• Hypothermia

• Asthma

How can you tell the direction of wind on a weather map?

• By the color of the map

• By the length of the isobars

• By the symbols that look like feathers on a line

• By the number of clouds drawn on the map

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the main difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

• Hurricanes form over land, while tornadoes form over water.

• Tornadoes are larger and last longer than hurricanes.

• Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters, while tornadoes form in land areas.

• There is no difference; they are the same phenomenon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the primary cause of thunderstorms?

• Cold air sinking rapidly

• Warm, moist air rising and cooling

• High atmospheric pressure

• The collision of two air masses of similar temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which front typically produces many days of cloudy, rainy weather?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the best way to stay safe during a lightning storm?

• Stand under a tall tree

• Stay in an open field

• Seek shelter in a building or car

• Lie flat on the ground