What meteorological instrument would a meteorologist use to measure atmospheric pressure?

• anemometer

• rain gauge

• thermometer

• barometer

In what ways would a tornado negatively impact a forest in Virginia? Select 2 negative impacts.

• Conditions would be too dry for plants to grow

• Loss of habitat for wildlife

• Increased likelihood of forest fires

• More animals move into the forests

• Uprooting and breaking of trees

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Based on the annual precipitation graph in Virginia from 1990 to 2020, which statements are true? Select 2 true statements.

• Precipitation increased every year

• There were years with precipitation below average

• The highest precipitation was in 2000

• Precipitation remained constant over the years

• Some years had precipitation above average

Virginia experienced a steady increase in precipitation from 1990 to 2020.

• Virginia experienced a steady increase in precipitation from 1990 to 2020.

• Virginia likely experienced a drought in 2019.

• The graph represents climate data.

• Virginia experienced a steady decrease in precipitation from 1990 to 2020.

• The graph represents daily weather data.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of cloud produces drizzle and light rain?

• cirrus

• cumulonimbus

• stratus

• nimbostratus

What type of cloud is shown in the first image?

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

What type of cloud is shown in the second image?

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What would be a reasonable prediction for the air temperature on April 12?

• 10°C

• 14°C

• 18°C

• 24°C

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the best prediction for the type of weather that occurred during that day?

• The weather changed from thunderstorms to a hurricane.

• The weather was calm and sunny all day.

• The weather changed from sunny to rainy.

• The weather was snowy and cold.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A hurricane off the coast of Virginia brought heavy rains. Which statement supports the idea that we all live downstream?

• Soil erosion due to flooding will not impact water quality.

• Farm soil will not wash away because there are enough plants to absorb the floodwaters.

• The soil will erode into a nearby stream but will not impact the James River or Chesapeake Bay.

• Soil erosion due to flooding will cause sediments to flow into the James River and then into the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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