Weather Science Quiz

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

What happens during the equinox?

• The day is longer than the night

• The night is longer than the day

• Day and night are of equal length

• It marks the start of summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the main difference between El Niño and La Niña?

• El Niño brings cooler ocean temperatures, while La Niña brings warmer ocean temperatures

• El Niño brings warmer ocean temperatures, while La Niña brings cooler ocean temperatures

• El Niño affects only the Pacific Ocean, while La Niña affects all oceans

• El Niño is a weather event, while La Niña is a climate event

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does a red sky at morning signify according to the weather proverb?

• Clear weather

• Rainy weather

• Sailor's warning

• Sailor's delight

During which solstice does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day of the year?

• Winter Solstice

• Summer Solstice

• Spring Equinox

• Autumn Equinox

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What instrument measures wind speed?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

Which global wind belt affects the weather in the United States?

• Polar easterlies

• Trade winds

• Westerlies

• Doldrums

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What symbol is typically used to represent a cold front on a weather map?

• Red semi-circles

• Blue triangles

• Yellow squares

• Green circles

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What weather event is characterized by a long period of abnormally low rainfall?

• Flood

• Drought

• Hurricane

• Tornado