Weather and Climate Quiz

What is the condition of the atmosphere during any given period of time?

• Climate

• Weather

• Meteorology

• Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the average weather experienced by a region over a period of years?

• Weather

• Meteorology

• Climate

• Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The study of the atmosphere and its interaction with the Earth is called:

• Climatology

• Astronomy

• Meteorology

• Geology

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which instrument measures air temperature?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

• Thermometer

Which instrument measures air pressure?

• Rain gauge

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

Which instrument measures wind speed?

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Anemometer

• Barometer

Which instrument measures precipitation?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Rain gauge

• Thermometer

What type of clouds are fluffy and white with flat bottoms, usually indicating fair weather?

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

Which clouds may produce thunderstorms?

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which clouds are smooth, gray clouds that cover the whole sky?

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus