Weather Assessment

A weather reporter points out that current conditions are sunny and clear. However, she predicts that clouds will form later in the day. What causes clouds to form?

• Water vapor in the atmosphere condenses.

• Water droplets in the atmosphere evaporate.

• Dust particles in the atmosphere collect together.

• Opposite electric charges build up in different areas.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which statement is correct?

• A. Station 1 is experiencing more rain than station 2.

• B. Both stations are experiencing freezing conditions.

• C. Station 1 is experiencing stronger winds than station 2.

• D. Both stations have wind traveling in the same direction.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is weather?

• The state of the atmosphere at a given time and place.

• Atmospheric conditions in an area over a long period of time.

• The amount of water that falls from the sky in liquid or solid form.

• The difference between the highest and lowest temperature in a day.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Over long periods of time, the climate of an area can change. Which of these can cause a change in climate?

• Earth’s position along its orbit.

• A long-term increase in temperature.

• Tides caused by the motion of the moon.

• Heating and cooling from a body of water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which type of precipitation is most likely to occur when the cloud and air temperatures are above freezing?

• hail

• rain

• sleet

• snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How does sleet form?

• It forms when raindrops melt as they fall to Earth.

• It forms when hailstones melt as they fall to Earth.

• It forms when hailstones freeze as they fall to Earth.

• It forms when rain freezes or snow melts as it falls to Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

If students want to know how the amount of water in the air changes, which factor should they measure?

• air pressure

• humidity

• temperature

• wind speed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

In a climate zone, the amount of precipitation can vary from one place to another. Which of these factors could cause a local climate to be wet and have heavy precipitation?

• being near a large body of water

• the change of season from winter to spring

• the approach of a large storm such as a hurricane

• an increase in the number of animals in a large forest

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which of the following features would you be most likely to find in a polar climate?

• A. rain forest

• B. hot desert

• C. year-round ice and snow

• D. large rivers and streams

Jamie sketched the following picture of the landscape he saw while he was on vacation. It included cacti and barren rock. What can you conclude about what kinds of plants can grow in this climate?

• Only plants that grow very rapidly can grow in this climate.

• Only plants that need frequent, heavy rainfalls can grow in this climate.

• Only plants that can survive with very little water can grow in this climate.

• Only plants that can handle both extreme cold can grow in this climate.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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