ES.5.1.2 Understanding Weather Patterns and Conditions

What is an air mass?

• A large body of air with similar temperature and moisture

• A small cloud in the sky

• A type of weather map

• A tool used to measure wind speed

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Which of the following describes atmospheric conditions?

• The color of the sky

• The size of the clouds

• The temperature, wind, and moisture in the air

• The height of mountains

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What does it mean to forecast the weather?

• To draw pictures of clouds

• To predict future weather conditions

• To measure the height of trees

• To count the number of stars

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What is a weather pattern?

• A type of clothing worn in winter

• A repeated sequence of weather conditions

• A design on a weather map

• A type of cloud

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What are clouds made of?

• Dust and smoke

• Water droplets or ice crystals

• Sand and dirt

• Light and shadows

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What happens when a cold front meets a warm air mass?

• The sky becomes clear

• The temperature rises quickly

• Heavy precipitation like thunderstorms can occur

• The wind stops blowing

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What do symbols on a weather map represent?

• Different types of animals

• Various weather conditions

• Types of plants

• Colors of the rainbow

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What is the purpose of satellite maps in weather forecasting?

• To show the location of stars

• To find treasure on Earth

• To display atmospheric conditions from space

• To measure the depth of the ocean

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What is severe weather?

• Mild and pleasant weather

• A sunny day with no clouds

• Extreme weather conditions like tornadoes and hurricanes

• A gentle breeze

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What is a tornado?

• A type of cloud

• A rotating column of air that touches the ground

• A gentle wind

• A type of rain

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