Weather Test Practice

Precipitation is....

• rain
• snow
• sleet
• all of these are correct

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

An anemometer is used to measure...

• rain fall
• snow
• wind speed
• wind direction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

This tool is used to measure the amount of rainfall.  What is it called?

• snow gauge
• rain gauge
• ruler
• thermometer

Weather is the current conditions outside.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which tool measures air temperature?

• Thermometer
• Anemometer
• Wind Vane
• Wind sock

Why would a meteorologist use a wind sock? 

• To measure wind direction
• To measure temperature
• To measure wind speed
• To measure rainfall

A scientist who studies weather is called ...

• a meteorologist
• an astronomer
• a biologist
• a weatherologist

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What can happen when an area does not get enough rain?

• Drought
• Flood
• Sleet
• Hail

A tool used to measure temperature is called ______________.

• thermometer
• hurricane
• hibernate

The condition of the outside air at a particular moment is called ________________.

• tornado
• weather
• water vapor

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5