Kinds of Weather (Real-world scenarios)

During a picnic, what type of weather would cause the group to seek shelter due to water falling from the sky?

• Hail

• Rain

• Snow

• Sunshine

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

During which season would you expect to see snow falling?

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

• Tropical

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On a sunny day at the beach, what is the gentle movement of air that cools you down called?

• breeze

• draft

• wind

• gust

During a beach vacation, which type of weather would you expect to enjoy bright and warm conditions?

• Cloudy

• Rainy

• Snowy

• Sunny

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

While looking up during a sunny day, what are the fluffy white masses in the sky called?

• sky balls

• clouds

• air cotton

• heavenly puffs

During a summer picnic, which type of weather should you be cautious of if you notice lightning and hear thunder?

• Rainstorm

• Thunderstorm

• Snowstorm

• Hailstorm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

During a foggy morning, what is the term for the water droplets that are suspended in the air, reducing visibility?

• dew

• raindrops

• humidity

• moisture

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During a winter vacation in the mountains, which type of weather would you expect to encounter if you experienced cold and icy conditions?

• Sunny weather

• Windy weather

• Rainy weather

• Snowy weather

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During a transatlantic flight, the pilot mentions they are entering a strong, fast-moving current of air to save time. What is this called?

• Hurricane

• Gale force

• Jet stream

• Wind tunnel

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Imagine you are planning a picnic. Which type of weather should you hope for to ensure a day without rain and clear skies?

• Snowy

• Cloudy

• Sunny

• Rainy