Weather

Which weather tool is used to measure the amount of precipitation that falls?

• rain gauge

• thermometer

• weather vane

• barometer

Which weather tool is used to measure temperature?

• rain gauge

• barometer

• thermometer

• weather vane

Which weather tool is used to measure wind direction?

• rain gauge

• weather vane

• barometer

• thrmometer

Which weather tool is used to measure wind speed?

• thermometer

• weather vane

• rain gauge

• anemometer

Which part of the water cycle occurs when water falls in the form of rain, snow, or hail?

• precipitation

• accumulation

• evaporation

• condensation

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS2-1

Which part of the water cycle occurs when a liquid changes to a gas (water vapor)?

• precipitation

• accumulation

• evaporation

• condensation

Which part of the water cycle occurs when the rain and melted snow flows into lakes and oceans?

• precipitation

• accumulation

• evaporation

• condensation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which part of the water cycle occurs when a gas changes to a liquid and forms clouds?

• precipitation

• accumulation

• evaporation

• condensation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which type of precipitation falls when the temperature in the clouds is below freezing?

• rain

• sleet

• hail

• snow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which type of common storm occurs when heavy rain falls with thunder and lightning?

• blizzard

• thunderstorm

• hurricane

• tornado

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5