Benchmark 2 Review

Which type of weather is most likely to be associated with a low pressure system?

• clear

• cold

• sunny

• stormy

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NGSS.3-ESS2-1

On a cold winter day with temperatures below 32°F, the local meteorologist records falling air pressure. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

• rain

• clear skies

• a snowstorm

• a thunderstorm

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NGSS.3-ESS2-1

This chart shows the current weather data for four cities.

Which city is most likely to experience precipitation?

• City W

• City X

• City Y

• City Z

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A warm and cold front meet. Which is most likely to change immediately?

• temperature and humidity

• wind direction and humidity

• wind speed and temperature

• temperature and wind direction

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Where would the greatest change in temperatures occur?

• between daytime and nighttime temperatures at the North Carolina coast

• between daytime and nighttime temperatures in central North Carolina

• between summer and winter temperatures at the North Carolina coast

• between summer and winter temperatures in central North Carolina

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Da'Moni recorded the temperature Monday through Thursday. It was over 85°F every day. If there is no change to the current weather pattern, what will be the most likely temperature on Friday?

• 61°F

• 68°F

• 74°F

• 87°F

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Jayda looked out the window and decided to leave her rain jacket at home. Which did Jayda most likely see when she looked out her window?

• fog

• drizzle

• cumulus clouds

• stratus clouds

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NGSS.3-ESS2-1

It is sunny with a temperature of 68°F, but a weather report shows a drop in the barometric pressure. Which is most likely the change of weather that is expected?

• mostly sunny and no wind

• mostly sunny and windy

• rainy and no wind

• rainy and windy

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NGSS.3-ESS2-1

The chart shows air pressure data for 5 days. On which day was it most likely raining?

• Day 1

• Day 2

• Day 4

• Day 5

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NGSS.3-ESS2-1

Where in the world do hurricanes most often form?

• near the equator in the Atlantic Ocean

• near the north pole in the Arctic Ocean

• near the south pole in the Pacific Ocean

• near the equator in the Mediterranean Sea

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NGSS.3-ESS2-2