Weather

If I wanted to measure the direction the wind is blowing I would use a _________

• rain gauge

• thermometer

• satellite

• weather vane

This weather tool measures air temperature.

• barometer

• thermometer

• anemometer

• hygrometer

What does a rain gauge do?

• tells what chemicals are in rain

• measures how fast rain falls

• measures the amount of rain that falls

• measures the size of raindrops

This weather instrument is a...

• anemometer

• barometer

• weather vane

• thermometer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This weather instrument is an...

• weather vane

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does a barometer measure? 

• measures high and low pressure in the air

• measures humidity in the air

• measures speed of the wind 

• measures the amount of rain that has fallen

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which best explains why it is important for people to be able to identify cumulonimbus clouds?

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause mild showers

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms

• Cumulonimbus clouds can form near the Earth's surface, causing fog

• Cumulonimbus clouds form when the temperature is below freezing.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which cloud is this?

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

• cirrus

• stratus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the name of a scientist who studies weather?

• Weatherologist

• Meteorologist

• Climate Analyst

• Cloud Spectator

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is a rain gauge?

• Tool to measure the temperature

• Tool to measure the air

• Tool to measure rain

• Tool to measure how much a plant grows

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NGSS.3-ESS2-1