6th Grade Science – Weather Test

What type of front occurs when cold air moves in and forces warm air to rise?

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Cold front

• Occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of air mass is warm and moist?

• Continental Polar

• Maritime Tropical

• Continental Tropical

• Maritime Polar

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather happens only in the summer, while climate is year-round

• Weather is short-term, and climate describes long-term patterns

• Climate happens daily, while weather lasts for centuries

• Weather is only affected by temperature, while climate is affected by wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What weather instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

The Coriolis Effect causes winds to:

• Move in a straight line

• Rotate in different directions in each hemisphere

• Stop moving altogether

• Create hurricanes only at the equator

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is NOT an effect of a hurricane?

• High winds

• Heavy rainfall

• Thunder and lightning

• Storm surges

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What type of storm has a funnel cloud that touches the ground?

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Blizzard

Which of the following describes a drought?

• An extended period of above-average rainfall

• A long period of little to no precipitation

• A sudden temperature drop

• Strong winds with heavy snowfall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is a sea breeze?

• A wind that moves from land to sea

• A wind that moves from sea to land

• A warm current in the ocean

• A strong wind in the jet stream

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What tool do meteorologists use to track storms using radio waves?

• Doppler radar

• Barometer

• Rain gauge

• Hygrometer