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Schoolnet Weather Quiz

Authored by Kisha Chunn

Science

5th Grade

NGSS covered

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Schoolnet Weather Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Examine the following weather data. This day was clear and cool. If it rained the next day, which numbers would MOST likely change?

A. precipitation and air pressure

B. air pressure and moon visibility

C. moon visibility and low temperature

D. low temperature and precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary cause of wind?

A. the uneven heating of Earth

B. precipitation falling to Earth

C. many gases released into the air

D. water constantly evaporating into the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The graphic below shows a common daily wind pattern. Which term best describes the wind pattern in the graphic?

land breeze

sea breeze

trade wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?

Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds.

Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.

Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like

forecasts.

Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world maps.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When a low pressure system moves into North Carolina, which kind of weather will most likely occur?

cold and dry

fair and sunny

clear and humid

rainy and windy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which has the greatest effect on wind speed?

precipitation

cloud cover

wind direction

air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of weather is usually found in low pressure areas?

hot and dry

wet and stormy

cold and snowy

sunny and humid

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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