Weather Data

A friend is flying to Atlanta, Georgia to stay with you for a 3 day weekend. He wants to know what the weather will be like so that he brings the correct clothes.  Look at the weather map. What will you tell him about the weather and what he should pack? 

• A cold front is coming. It will bring some rain at first and then clear cold weather. Your friend should pack rain gear and some jackets.

• A warm front is coming. It will bring some rain at first and then clear warm weather. Your friend should pack rain gear and shorts.

• A warm front is coming. It will bring warm temperatures. Your friend should pack tank tops and shorts.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate?

• The Climate of an area depends on the type of weather recorded over several years. Weather depends on what is happening outside right now.

• Weather is what is happening right now outside. Climate is what is predicted to happen next week.

• Weather is predicted using temperature. The temperature of an area is not used to describe the climate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following would help us to learn about the climate in a certain area?

• A forecast that predicts the amount of snow expected in the next month.

• A chart that shows the average temperatures and rain amounts for several years.

• A chart that shows the cloud types recorded over the past week.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A severe thunderstorm with a possible tornado is approaching your town. The mayor needs to decide whether the citizens need to take shelter. Which two weather instruments will aid the mayor in making this decision?

• A and C

• A and D

• A and B

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Students heard over the weekend that a hurricane is approaching. Students want to measure the wind speeds to determine the category of the hurricane. Which two instruments can the students use to measure the wind of the hurricane?

• Wind vane to show the direction of the wind and Anemometer to show the wind speed.

• Wind vane to show the wind speed and Anemometer to show the direction of the wind.

• Rain gauge to measure the wind and rain values and Wind vane to show the direction of wind.

Use the map to answer the following question: The low pressure and stationary front in Georgia indicate what type of weather?

• Severe Thunderstorms

• Sunny and bright

• Cloudy and rainy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Students take pictures of the clouds every day for a week. The students noticed a different type of cloud before a heavy rain storm. Which question can students ask to determine what type of cloud it is?

• Are the clouds stratus clouds since they are flat and gray?

• Are the clouds stratus clouds since they are fluffy and gray?

• Are the clouds cumulus clouds since they are flat and white?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following situations described by a fourth grade student shows the weather of an area?

• Florida has a rainy season from May to October.

• California deserts are scorching hot during the day.

• Georgia has a warm front approaching in two days.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The weatherman identifies stratus clouds in the sky. Which question can students ask the weatherman to determine the weather?

• Will it be hot and dry outside?

• Is there a chance of light snow?

• Is there a chance of heavy rain?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When this symbol is present on a weather map, it represents

• a cold air mass has taken over a warm air mass

• a warm air mass has taken over a cold air mass

• the sun is rising

• a hurricane is going to occur

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5