SOL 4.4 Weather Unit Test

A girl is planning a vacation to the Amazon Rainforest. What months would be best to plan her visit if she wanted to take tours outdoors and avoid rain?

• June - Nov
• Mar - Jul
• Jan - Jun
• Dec - May

What is the best prediction for how much rainfall this area will get next year in June?

• 9 inches
• 5 inches
• 15 inches
• 3 inches

What months would Disney World most likely sell the greatest number of ponchos or umbrellas?

• October, November, and December
• June, July, and August
• February, September, and August
• July, January, and December

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the best prediction for the average temperature for week 4 of August?

• 71 degrees
• 65 degrees
• 92 degrees
• 110 degrees

Students recorded the weather for 3 weeks for a certain area. Which chart is most likely for the 4th week?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

There was a major thunderstorm last night. What is the best estimate for how much it rained last night if each main line on the rain gauge represents 1 inch?

• 4 inches
• 8 inches
• 2 inches
• 1 inch
• 6 inches

Identify the correct pairs of meteorological tools and weather measurements.

• Barometer - air pressure
• Thermometer - temperature
• Anemometer - wind speed
• Rain gauge - precipitation
• Anemometer - temperature

A scientist took measurements during a severe storm. He recorded the wind speed. What instrument was used to find this measurement?

• Rain gauge
• Anemometer
• Barometer
• Thermometer

Which instrument does a meteorologist use to measure air pressure?

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Mrs. Chandler put a mason jar with a ruler taped to the side outside the classroom. What is she probably trying to measure?

• wind direction
• precipitation
• air pressure
• temperature