Weather Introduction Quiz

What is weather?

• The daily state of the atmosphere

• The yearly climate patterns

• The temperature of the ocean

• The amount of sunlight in a day

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following is NOT a condition included in weather?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Precipitation

• Altitude

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Which of these is NOT a type of weather shown in the diagram?

• All are shown

• Snowy

• Windy

• Rainy

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Which weather condition is characterized by strong winds and rain?

• Stormy

• Sunny

• Cloudy

• Snowy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the weather condition with low visibility due to water droplets in the air?

• Foggy

• Sunny

• Windy

• Rainbow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What happens to air pressure as you get closer to the Earth's surface?

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It increases

• It disappears

Which instrument is used for measuring temperature?

• thermometer

• anemometer

• barometer

• rain gauge

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What is the effect of the atmosphere's weight on the Earth's surface?

• It creates wind

• It exerts pressure

• It causes rain

• It changes temperature

What is the analogy used to explain air pressure in the text?

• Climbing a tree

• Diving into a pool

• Riding a bicycle

• Flying a kite

What can humidity be compared to in the air?

• The air's thirst.

• The air's speed.

• The air's temperature.

• The air's weight.