Weather and Severe Weather Events

What tool is the BEST choice to measure precipitation?

• Windsock

• Rain Gauge

• Thermometer

• Balance

Students measured and recorded the total rainfall during January to June. During which month did it rain the least?

• January

• March

• April

• June

Based on the data recorded in the graph below, describe the temperature pattern.

• It decreases monthly from January to July, then it increases monthly until December.

• It decreases from January to December.

• It increases monthly from January to July, then it decreases monthly until December.

• It increases from January to December.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Look at the picture of the clouds below. What kind of weather is associated with these clouds?

• Fair weather.

• Hot weather.

• Stormy weather.

• Cold weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Zoe explains why some areas are more likely to have floods than others. What would she say in her explanation? Circle the letters of TWO correct answers.

• Floods are likely near homes.

• Floods are likely in the mountains.

• Floods are likely in lower regions.

• Floods are likely in areas closer to rivers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Tornadoes are storms with strong winds that form a funnel cloud. Where are tornadoes most likely to occur?

• Over the ocean

• Over flat lands

• In mountainous lands

• In large cities

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Sam investigates different types of severe weather events and organizes his data into a table.

• Tornadoes and hurricanes have the same shape.

• Tornadoes and hurricanes both have high winds.

• Tornadoes and hurricanes form over water.

• Tornadoes and hurricanes form over land.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2