Weather Test Review

Ashlynn lives in Charlotte. She went to the beach in Wilmington for a week in January. While she was on her trip, Ashlynn collected weather data for five days and recorded what she observed in a table.

What pattern does Ashlynn’s data support?

• The temperatures steadily increased as the pressure decreased.

• The wind speed increased as the air pressure decreased.

• The precipitation increased as the air pressure decreased.

• The humidity steadily increased as the air pressure decreased.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which part of the data table would most likely change if Ashlynn had collected the data during August?

• Temperatures would be higher.

• Wind speeds would be lower.

• Air pressure would be higher.

• Precipitation would be lower.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What two factors could have caused the change in weather between Wednesday and Thursday? Select two answers choices.

• A cold front moved into the area.

• A warm front moved into the area.

• A high pressure system moved into the area.

• A low pressure system moved into the area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is likely the cause for the difference in low temperatures between Wilmington and Charlotte?

• The warm ocean water keeps the air on the coast cooler during the winter.

• The warm ocean water keeps the air on the coast warmer during the winter.

• The cold ocean water keeps the air on the coast cooler during the winter.

• The cold ocean water keeps the air on the coast warmer during the winter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Leigh makes a model that shows the movement of water between the atmosphere and Earth’s surface during each phase of the water cycle. She pours a jug of water in a plastic shoe box and places a clay mountain inside. She makes a circular opening on the lid of the shoe box and covers it with a tray containing ice cubes. Leigh then places a light source over the shoe box, as shown.

After a period of time, the student observes the formation of water droplets on the inside of the plastic film and the walls of the container. Which statement is correct about the student’s observation?

• The ice causes water droplets to precipitate on the walls and the plastic film.

• The heat from the Sun causes water to transpire on the walls and the plastic film.

• The water condenses due to the increase in heat and precipitates on the plastic film and the walls of the container.

• The water evaporates due to the increase in heat and condenses on the plastic film and the walls of the container.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Jody was excited when his mother picked him up from school. Small snowflakes had started to fall. It snowed all afternoon. The next morning, Jody went outside to play. The snow had almost totally melted. What causes the changes in local weather from day to day?

• changes in wind direction

• movement of air masses

• movement of Earth around the Sun

• rotation of Earth on its axis

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Information from the maps may be needed to answer the following question. The maps show a weather system moving across central Pennsylvania. Based on the data on the maps, what type of weather system will be impacting the area?

• Low pressure system

• High pressure system

• Warm front

• Cold front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Based on the information on the maps, what would the weather forecast for tomorrow most likely be at the starred location?

• Temperatures will rise to 77-86°F, and storms are likely by the afternoon.

• Temperatures will rise to 77-86°F, and skies will clear by the afternoon.

• Temperatures will drop to 55-61°F, and storms are likely by the afternoon.

• Temperatures will drop to 55-61°F, and skies will clear by the afternoon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Describe the temperature and humidity of the air on the east side of the front.

• The air is warmer and less humid.

• The air is warmer and more humid.

• The air is cooler and less humid.

• The air is cooler and more humid.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

How would a forecaster expect air pressure to change tomorrow at the starred location as the cold front arrives?

• The air pressure will decrease.

• The air pressure will increase.

• The air pressure will remain the same.

• The air pressure will be unpredictable.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5