Weather, Climate, and Geology Quiz

What does a high-pressure system usually bring?

• Thunderstorms and hail

• Clear skies and dry weather

• Cloudy skies and rain

• Strong winds and snow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the term for the weight of the atmosphere pressing down on Earth?

• Gravity

• Temperature

• Air Pressure

• Humidity

What type of weather is usually associated with a low-pressure system?

• Calm and sunny

• Cloudy with storms and rain

• Cold and windy

• Dry and clear

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What do isobars on a weather map show?

• Temperature patterns

• Areas of equal wind speed

• Lines of equal air pressure

• Rainfall areas

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What are isotherms?

• Wind patterns on a map

• Lines connecting places with the same temperature

• Boundaries between weather fronts

• Zones of precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following best describes a thunderstorm?

• A clear-sky system with gentle breezes

• A high-pressure system with no rain

• A low-pressure storm with lightning and heavy rain

• A windstorm over the ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What causes lightning in a thunderstorm?

• Sudden changes in wind direction

• Cold air meeting warm air

• A sudden release of electrostatic energy

• Friction between rain and clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the greenhouse effect?

• Heat escaping from Earth’s core

• Heat trapped by gases in Earth’s atmosphere

• Sunlight being blocked by clouds

• Energy released during volcanic eruptions

What is global warming mainly caused by?

• Too much ozone in the atmosphere

• Increased volcanic activity

• Too many greenhouse gases trapping heat

• Changes in the Earth’s orbit

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What does the ozone layer protect us from?

• Earthquakes

• Acid rain

• Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the Sun

• Greenhouse gases