Weather and Climate Practice

What is weather?

• A. The average conditions over many years
• B. The daily conditions of the atmosphere
• C. The temperature in winter
• D. The rainfall in summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which tool is used to measure wind direction?

• A. Thermometer
• B. Wind vane
• C. Barometer
• D. Rain gauge

What are clouds made of?

• A. Steam
• B. Water vapor
• C. Water droplets and ice crystals
• D. Smoke

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which stage of the water cycle occurs when the Sun heats water and turns it into vapor?

• A. Condensation
• B. Precipitation
• C. Evaporation
• D. Runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What type of clouds are usually flat and gray, covering the whole sky?

• A. Cumulus clouds
• B. Cirrus clouds
• C. Stratus clouds
• D. Cumulonimbus clouds

What weather tool measures air pressure?

• A. Anemometer
• B. Barometer
• C. Thermometer
• D. Rain gauge

What happens during condensation in the water cycle?

• A. Water falls as rain
• B. Water vapor turns into liquid
• C. Water flows into rivers
• D. Water turns into vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which describes climate?

• A. It's raining today
• B. The temperature is 75°F
• C. Winters are usually cold
• D. There are clouds in the sky

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What forms when a cold air mass meets a warm air mass?

• A. A rainbow
• B. A weather front
• C. A tornado
• D. A hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What tool measures wind speed?

• A. Wind vane
• B. Anemometer
• C. Barometer
• D. Thermometer