Module 1--- VOCABULARY

Fill in the blank: The day to day outside conditions at a certain time and place (ex. how hot or cold it is outside or whether it is rainy or sunny) is called _______.

• Weather

• Climate

• Season

• Forecast

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Fill in the blank: The weather conditions in an area over a long period of time is called _______.

• Climate

• Weather

• Temperature

• Humidity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Fill in the blank: A unit used to measure temperature on a thermometer is called _______.

• Degree Fahrenheit

• Meter

• Kilogram

• Litre

Fill in the blank: A large rotating storm with high speed winds that forms over warm waters is called a _______.

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Blizzard

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Fill in the blank: When water falls from the clouds as rain, snow, sleet or hail, it is called _______.

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Fill in the blank: Scientists who become experts at measuring, understanding, and predicting weather conditions are called _______.

• Meteorologists

• Geologists

• Biologists

• Astronomers

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Fill in the blank: The rising of the sea as a result of winds associated with a storm is called _______.

• storm surge

• tidal wave

• tsunami

• ocean current

Fill in the blank: Components or parts of weather that can be measured or described, and can change hour by hour and day by day, are called _______.

• weather conditions

• climate zones

• seasons

• ecosystems

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Fill in the blank: A wall or embankment to protect the shore from erosion and/or to protect an area from flooding is called a _______.

• seawall

• jetty

• groin

• levee

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Fill in the blank: Parts of weather, like strong winds, that pose a threat to life and property are called _______.

• weather hazard

• weather forecast

• weather pattern

• weather report

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2