clouds

Which BEST explains why it is important for people to be able to indentify cumulonimbus clouds?

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause mild showers

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms

• Cumulonimbus clouds form near the Earth's surface and cause fog

• Cumulonimbus clouds form when the temperature is below freezing

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of instrumentis used to determine the amount of precipitation for an area?

• rain gauge

• barometer

• thermometer

• wind vane

Which best explains why it is important for people to be able to identify cumulonimbus clouds?

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause mild showers

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms

• Cumulonimbus clouds can form near the Earth's surface, causing fog

• Cumulonimbus clouds form when the temperature is below freezing.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

During recess, Max observed cirrus clouds in the sky. Which describes the weather conditions he can MOST LIKELY expect to see for the next 2 hours?

• fair

• rainy

• snowy

• windy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Sandy wanted to take pictures of cirrus clouds at school; however, the morning weather report indicated a low pressure system over her area. Why will Sandy have to wait to see cirrus clouds?

• because low pressure systems generally bring cool, dry air

• because low pressure systems generally bring fair weather

• because low pressure systems generally do not bring clouds

• because low pressure systems generally bring rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A class observes high, feathery clouds during their data collection. Which student's conclusion is most reasonable?

• Anita says the feathery clouds are rain clouds, and it will rain in the next few hours.

• Stacy says the feathery clouds will remain stationary and bring no rain in the next few days.

• Thomas says high clouds mean skies are clearning and there will be sunny skies the next few days.

• John says high clouds mean a front is coming and will bring clouds and rain in the next few days.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which do nimbostratus clouds most often produce?

• fog

• hail

• rain

• wind

Which type of clouds produces hail?

• cirrus

• cumulus

• stratus

• cumulonimbus

Which type of cloud is most often associated with days of light, continual rain?

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

On a hot summer afternoon, the wind speed increases and large dark clouds begin to form. Which weather conditions are most likely to occur?

• clear skies

• low winds

• freezing rain

• thunderstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5