Unit 3 Weather Review

Match each characteristic to the extreme weather it describes.

Groups:

(a) Hurricane

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(b) Thunderstorm

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(c) Tornado

• Produces very strong winds

• rotating column of air

• occurs because the wind changes direction

• Produces heavy rain that can last 30 to 60 minutes

• Forms over warm, tropical waters

• Can cause tornadoes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Select ALL of the components that meteorologists use to predict weather.

• Moon phases

• Temperature

• Atmospheric pressure

• Cloudiness

• Ocean tides

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Ryan, and Mrs. Greeno measured and reported the temperature for 3 days.

Who measured the temperature correctly?

• Mrs. Wilson: 16, 22, 32

• Mrs. Ryan: 16℃, 22℃, 32℃

• Mrs. Greeno: 16°, 22°, 32°

​ (a)   air pressure masses are associated with stormy weather and strong winds.​ ​ (b)   air pressure masses are associated with sun and clear skies.

• Low
• High

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather would you predict if you saw a stratus cloud in the sky?

• Brief thunderstorm

• Fair

• Steady rain

• Cold

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Match the image and weather prediction to the correct cloud type.

Groups:

(a) Cumulus

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(b) Cumulonimbus

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(c) Stratus

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(d) Cirrus

• 
• Fair weather now, rain later

• 
• 
• Thunderstorm

• Fair weather

• Rain

• 

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Based on the table below, which city experienced the biggest change in temperature from Monday to Friday?

• Manaus

• Barcelona

• Sydney

• Miami

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which statement is true based on the graph?

• A barometer was used to take these measurements.

• A anemometer was used to take these measurements.

• Temperatures in both cities changed in a similar pattern.

• Temperatures in San Francisco were higher than temperatures in Hawaii.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

​ (a)   weather conditions are most likely to produce a thunderstorm.

• Humid and warm
• dry and cold
• humid and cold
• dry and warm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Order the events during a severe thunderstorm.

• Rain

• Lightning

• Thunder