1.1

Low-pressure systems moving along the East Coast during winter months will have which effect?

• low temperatures and clear skies

• calm winds and heavy precipitation

• increased wind speed and clear skies

• increased wind speed and heavy precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

High air pressure is most often related to which type of weather?

• cool with clear skies

• humid with clear skies

• warm with cloudy skies

• humid with overcast skies

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A scientist is collecting data over time using a barometer. What trends could best be revealed from the data?

• changes in cloud cover

• changes in temperature

• changes in air pressure levels

• changes in precipitation levels

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which clouds occur with precipitation?

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulus

• . both cumulus and cirrus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which current weather condition is most often associated with cirrus clouds?

• fair

• foggy

• rainy

• stormy

A student recorded several hot and humid days in his weather journal. The forecast calls for a cold front to move through the area. Which will most likely occur?

• The hot air will expand and force the cold front out of the area.

• The cold front will slowly disappear as it moves over the hot ground.

• Heavy precipitation and strong winds will occur as the cold front meets the hot air.

• Clear skies and mild temperatures will occur as the cold front mixes with the hot air.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which statement about Hawaii refers to its climate?

• blizzard occurs on one of Hawaii’s tallest mountain peaks.

• high temperature of 37.8°C was recorded earlier today in Hawaii.

• mountains were shaded by cumulus clouds on a Tuesday afternoon.

• coolest months are February and March.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which is true of the seasonal weather patterns of places that are at the same latitude?

• They have the same wind patterns.

• They have the same amount of rain.

• They have the same intensity of sunlight.

• They have the same kinds of severe weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Jason’s table shows weather conditions for an area for the four seasons of one year. It rains more in the spring than in the fall in this area. The data in the table are NOT in order by season. Column 2 is winter. Which sequence below places the columns in order by season?

• 2 4 1 3

• 2 3 4 2

• 2 1 3 4

• 2 4 3 1

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Blood pressure is measured in...

• mmHg

• Beats per minute

• Breaths per minute

• Degrees