Science Week

causes the seasons

• Rotation

• Revolution

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Summer

• Winter

Answer explanation

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun

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What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Summer

• Winter

Answer explanation

The Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun

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Clouds are made up of tiny drops of ______ or ice. The moisture in the cloud affects the weather.

• dust

• water

• cloud particles

• precipitation

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Temperature is measured in...

• degrees

• inches

• centimeters

• feet

Someone who studies the weather.

• rain gauge

• taxonomists

• meterologist

• satellites

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What type of map is shown?

• satellite

• radar

• isobar

• isotherm

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Why would a meteorologist use a wind sock? 

• To measure wind direction

• To measure temperature

• To measure wind speed

• To measure rainfall

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A scientist who studies weather is called ...

• a meteorologist

• an astronomer

• a biologist

• a weatherologist

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What can happen when an area does not get enough rain?

• Drought

• Flood

• Sleet

• Hail

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