4.4 PM Meteorological Tools and Weather Measurements

Identify the correct pairs of meteorological tools and weather measurements.

• Anemometer - temperature

• Rain gauge - precipitation

• Anemometer - wind speed

• Thermometer - temperature

• Barometer - air pressure

Usually, cumulonimbus clouds are associated with weather that is —

• dry

• foggy

• fair

• stormy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The cloud shown below stretches out to cover the sky like a blanket and sometimes brings drizzly rain. It is a __________ cloud.

• cirrus

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

• stratus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which instrument measures the heat energy in the air?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

You have been watching the barometer over the past few hours. The air pressure has dropped. What weather information does this data indicate?

• A. Indicates low pressure

• B. Indicates high pressure

• C. Dry and sunny weather

• D. Rain and cloudy weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather is most likely in an area with low pressure and approaching cold air?

• Clear skies

• Warm and sunny

• Clouds and precipitation

• Cloudy and humid

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which instrument is best used to decide if you should wear a coat due to temperature changes in the morning?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Rain gauge

• Anemometer

What is the best prediction for the average temperature for week 4 of August?

• 71 degrees

• 65 degrees

• 95 degrees

• 103 degrees

What is the best prediction for how much rainfall this area will get next year in June?

• 15 inches

• 3 inches

• 8 inches

• 12 inches

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What weather is most likely to occur when cumulonimbus clouds are observed in the sky?

• Sunshine

• Rain

• Thunder

• Lightning

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5