Weather and Climate (Voc7)

A meteorologist is a scientist who...

• Studies the weather

• Only studies precipitation

• Only studies tornados

• Works for the weather channel

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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A meteorologist is NOT a scientist.

• True
• False

Which state as the highest percent of precipitation?

• Florida

  33%

• Massachusetts

  12%

• New York

  8%

• Louisiana

  68%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

In which state will it be LESS likely to rain?

• New York

  8%

• Massachusetts

  12%

• Louisiana

  68%

• Florida

  33%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Precipitation is the chance of rain.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Temperature can be measured using a...

• measuring cup

• ruler

• your hand

• thermometer

Temperature only involves hot or cold.

• True
• False

Weather includes all the components of..

Choose all that apply.

• Precipitation

• Thermometer

• Temperature

• Wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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We determine the weather by observing the sky, if it is very cloudy, what might we need?

• Shorts

• Winter coat

• Flip flops

• Umbrella

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What can be caused by SEVERE weather?

• Hurricanes

• Swimming

• Floods

• Power Outages

• Light winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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