Weather Data

Tim said that Chicago is most likely to experience rainy weather. Jennifer thinks that Dallas is most likely to experience rainy weather. Which student is correct?

• Tim because Chicago is the closest to a low pressure system and they produce precipitation.

• Jennifer because high pressure systems produce precipitation

• Both students are correct because all systems produce precipitation

• Neither of the students are correct because the cities are not close enough to the system.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather is generally associated with a low pressure system?

• fair-weather, beautiful clear skies

• Cloudy skies, some moist air, possible precipitation, stormy weather

• cloudy skies, dry air

• cloudy with a chance of meatballs

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with a high pressure system?

• clear skies & moist air

• cloudy skies & dry air

• cloudy skies & moist air

• clear skies & dry air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Based on the data on this map, which statement is correct?

• Helena receives more precipitation during warmer months.

• Helena receives most of its precipitation during winter.

• When the temperatures are low, Helena gets a lot of snow.

• Summer always has more precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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The numbers on the barometer are dropping. What does this mean?

• It is getting much colder.

• The air pressure is increasing.

• Rain will be stopping soon.

• Air pressure is decreasing.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which data set or sets will most likely reach 35^° C on Saturday?

• Set 1

• Set 2

• Set 3

• Sets 1 and 2

Based on the pattern, what was the MOST LIKELY wind speed on Sunday?

• 7 mph

• 5 mph

• 3 mph

• 4 mph

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What information do you not find on a weather map?

• cold front

• warm front

• high or low pressure

• seasons

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Use the image below to answer the following question. If cold dry air is moving into warm, moist air what kind of front would be approaching and what weather might occur?

• A warm front that brings an all day rain with low clouds.

• A cold front that brings thunderstorms followed by clear skies.

• A low pressure front that brings clear skies and no clouds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Use the weather map below to answer the following question. Based on the map, what can you conclude about the weather and how people should dress in the Southeast near Miami?

• People should wear coats, hats, and gloves. The forecast is for snow.

• People should wear tank tops and flip flops. The forecast is for a heat wave.

• People should wear long sleeves and pants. The forecast is for clear, mild weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5