Atmosphere and Weather Quiz

Complete the following statement with the correct percentages: The atmosphere is composed of ___% Nitrogen, ___% Oxygen, and ___% Other gases.

• 79% Oxygen, 20% Other Gases, 1% Nitrogen

• 79% Nitrogen, 20% Other gases, 1% Oxygen

• 79% Oxygen, 20% Nitrogen, 1% Other gases

• 79% Nitrogen, 20% Oxygen, 1% Other gases

Select all phenomena that are caused by wind.

• Sand dunes forming

• A car moving down the road

• Waves on a lake

• Windmills turning

• Shadows of animals walking

What instrument helps to determine wind speed?

• A wind vane

• A compass

• An anemometer

• A wind sock

Identify the correct season in the Northern Hemisphere based on the picture shown below. Look at the North pole.

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following describes climate?

• Cool temperatures experienced by the part of earth located near the poles

• Cool temperatures experienced by the part of earth during winter time

• Warm temperatures experienced during the summer

• Warm temperatures experienced by the part of earth located near the equator

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

If you look at weather over a few days and you know the season you are in, can you determine the climate in your area?

• Yes

• No

What word goes in the boxes that are one away from the top and bottom of the maps? You should choose from: polar, temperate, or tropical.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Name the two most common effects of the extreme weather hazards from a hurricane.

• Wind

• Freezing Rain

• Flood

• Drought

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Name the two most common effects of the extreme weather of a tornado.

• Wind

• Hail

• Landslides

• Snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Name the two most common effects of the extreme weather of lightning.

• Flood

• Serious injury to humans

• Hail

• Fire