Earth and Space Science Weather Systems

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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
+4
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the ultimate goal of meteorologists in studying climate change?
To educate people about climate change
To control the weather
To predict the end of the world
To create a new planet for human habitation
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the career of a meteorologist related to?
Chemistry
Earth science
Space science
Archaeology
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of meteorologists analyzing past weather patterns?
To predict the stock market
To understand climate change
To write historical novels
To create new weather patterns
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the impact of increasing temperatures on weather patterns?
Weather patterns become less severe
No impact at all
Weather patterns become more dangerous and destructive
Weather patterns become more predictable
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the role of meteorologists in saving lives during violent storms?
They evacuate affected areas
They provide emergency medical care
They build storm shelters
They develop advanced warning systems
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the most challenging aspect of a meteorologist's job?
Reporting on local news
Predicting sunny weather
Studying climate change
Analyzing quickly shifting storm fronts
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What tool would a meteorologist use to determine the change in air pressure?
thermometer
barometer
weather vane
compass
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