VA Science SOL review 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8

The device shown here measures

• air pressure

• wind direction

• the amount of rain

• wind speed

How much rain fell in the month of September?

• 45

• 50-55

• 61-62

• 59-60

Which fact is not true about thunderstorms?

• occur in warm, humid conditions

• brief periods of heavy rain

• can last several days

• produce thunder and lightning

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

WEATHER REPORT: tomorrow’s air pressure will be very low. What will the weather likely be like tomorrow?

• storms

• partly cloudy

• sunny weather

• cold

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Read the thermometer shown in the diagram. What is the temperature?

• 68

• 70

• 65

• 80

Which statement is false?

• A. Cumulus clouds usually indicate fair weather

• B. Stratus clouds are feathery clouds associated with fair weather

• C. Cumulonimbus clouds may produce thunderstorms

• D. Cumulus clouds are white and fluffy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What will the tropical air mass most likely develop into?

• A. a thunderstorm

• B. a tornado

• C. a water spout

• D. a hurricane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Information about climate is different than information about weather. Climate information

• A. includes information about air pressure

• B. focuses on weather in the upper atmosphere

• C. refers to longer periods of time

• D. includes daily temperature readings

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What is the air pressure on a bright sunny day?

• HIGH

• LOW

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What was the top wind speed in a city that received over 7 inches of rain?

• A) 77 mph

• B) 112 mph

• C) 105 mph

• D) 107 mph

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5