Weather Systems and Severe Weather Assessment

What is the primary tool meteorologists use to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer
• Barometer
• Anemometer
• Hygrometer

Which weather condition typically indicates an approaching warm front?

• Rapidly falling temperatures
• Clear skies and high pressure
• Steady rain and falling pressure
• Strong winds from the north

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What characteristic is most commonly associated with a cold air mass from Canada?

• High humidity
• Warm temperatures
• Low pressure
• Low temperatures

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

During a severe thunderstorm, what should be your first action for safety?

• Open all windows
• Go to a basement or interior room
• Stand near a window to watch
• Call your friends

Which tool is used to detect precipitation and storm movements?

• Wind vane
• Satellite
• Doppler radar
• Humidity sensor

What weather condition typically has the highest barometric pressure?

• Thunderstorm
• Clear, sunny day
• Hurricane
• Tornado

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of severe weather typically has the fastest wind speeds?

• Blizzard
• Thunderstorm
• Tornado
• Rain shower

What is the best source for receiving severe weather alerts?

• NOAA weather radio
• Social media
• Looking at the sky
• Asking neighbors

When does air pressure typically decrease?

• During fair weather
• When storms approach
• On sunny days
• In winter months

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What tool measures relative humidity in the air?

• Rain gauge
• Thermometer
• Weather vane
• Hygrometer