ESS.5.1.2 (5.E.1.2) #1 Schoolnet

Blake’s afternoon baseball game should start soon, but he is worried that

it will be cancelled due to the weather. The sky is overcast with

cumulonimbus clouds. Which will most likely happen to Blake’s baseball

game?

• It will be played as expected because the clouds will leave the area

  soon.

• It will be played in the afternoon because it will hail for the rest of

  the day.

• It will be postponed until evening because there will be an afternoon

  thunderstorm.

• It will be cancelled and rescheduled for the next day because it will

  rain for the rest of the day.

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Sandy wanted to take pictures of cirrus clouds at school; however, the

morning weather report indicated a low-pressure system over her area.

Why will Sandy have to wait to see cirrus clouds?

• because low-pressure systems generally bring cool, dry air

• because low-pressure systems generally bring fair weather

• because low-pressure systems generally do not bring clouds

• because low-pressure systems generally bring rainy weather

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During recess, Max observed mostly cirrus clouds in the sky. Which

describes the weather conditions he can most likely expect to see for the

next two hours?

• fair

• rainy

• snowy

• windy

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The graph below shows the average temperature in Raleigh, NC, for a

year.

Which best shows the average temperature for the month of June in North Carolina?

• 40°F

• 50°F

• 63°F

• 70°F

The map below is used to predict the weather for Tuesday.

Which city MOST likely will be clear and dry?

• Alexandria

• Shreveport

• New Orleans

• Lake Charles

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The map below is used to predict the weather.

Students in which city will MOST likely want to wear a raincoat the next day?

• Denver

• Houston

• New York City

• Seattle

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The weather maps show temperatures and rain chances for four locations over a two-day period.

Rain chances increase in which numbered location?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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The morning temperature in a city is 41°F. If a sunny, mild day is forecast, which

temperature is most likely for 2:00 p.m.?

• 32°F

• 41°F

• 67°F

• 98°F

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Some weather conditions are shown.

Weather Conditions

• Cold front moving in behind warm, moist air

• Heavy, constant winds

• Sudden hail

• Unstable atmosphere

Which type of severe event is MOST likely to occur during these weather conditions?

• blizzard

• hurricane

• tornado

• drought

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Ohio often has the weather that Indiana recently had because weather in the United States tends to move from

• north to south.

• south to north.

• west to east.

• east to west.

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