Air Pressure
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Science
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5th Grade
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Hard
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Lisa Thompson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sandy wanted to take pictures of cirrus clouds at school; however, the morning weather report indicated a low-pressure system over her area. Why will Sandy have to wait to see cirrus clouds?
because low-pressure systems generally bring cool, dry air
because low-pressure systems generally bring fair weather
because low-pressure systems generally do not bring clouds
because low-pressure systems generally bring rainy weather
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 6 pts
Which correctly compares low- and high-pressure weather systems?
A low-pressure system usually brings cool dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system brings clouds and precipitation
A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a high-pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies
A low-pressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system usually brings warm moist air and precipitation
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 7 pts
Which instrument is used to determine air pressure?
thermometer
psychrometer
anemometer
barometer
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 7 pts
On a cold winter day with temperatures below 32°F, the local meteorologist records falling air pressure. Which type of weather will most likely occur?
a snowstorm
rain
clear skies
a thunderstorm
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 7 pts
The map below is used to predict the weather.
Students in which city will MOST likely want to wear a raincoat the next day?
Denver
Houston
New York City
Seattle
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 7 pts
Chris noticed a high-pressure system in the weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Which type of weather conditions are most likely for those two days?
clear and sunny
cold and stormy
cloudy and rainy
warm and stormy
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In July in NC, the barometer shows rapidly falling pressure. What type of weather is likely to happen?
Fun in the sun!
Snow showers
thunderstorms
light drizzle
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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