Weather Quiz

Which cloud type is smooth, gray and like a blanket? It might mean light rain or even snow!

• cumulus

• stratus

• cumulonimbus

• cirrus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which weather tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer

• anemometer

• barometer

• rain gauge

This type of storm is circular with high winds and begins over the ocean where the water is warm.

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Blizzard

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This type of cloud is fluffy and white and appears on sunny, fair days.

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulus

• cumlonimbus

This storm is a funnel shaped cloud with strong, high winds that touches down on the ground.

• hurricane

• thunderstorm

• blizzard

• tornado

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What kind of storm is assoicated with heavy rain, winds above 75 mph, high tides, and huge waves?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Flood

• Thunderstorm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

In late summer, a low pressure system develops over the Atlantic Ocean near the equator. Wind speeds reach 80 miles per hour. What severe storm develops?

• Blizzard

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Rain, Snow, Sleet are all examples of-

• Barometric pressure

• Humidity

• Atmosphere

• Precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Different types of clouds are associated with different types of weather. Which of the following would most likely be seen in the sky during a thunderstorm?

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The barometer measures:

• wind speed

• air pressure

• temperature

• wind direction

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5