Weather and Measurement Tools Quiz

Which tool measures air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Rain Gauge

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

What type of cloud is tall, dark, and can produce thunderstorms or hail?

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cumulus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which part of the water cycle happens when water vapor cools and forms clouds?

• Condensation

• Collection

• Evaporation

• Runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

High air pressure usually brings which type of weather?

• Storms

• Clear skies/calm weather

• Heavy rain

• Tornadoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which tool measures humidity (moisture in the air)?

• Wind Vane

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

The Gulf Stream brings warm ocean water that makes the NC coast…

• Dry and windy

• Snowy

• Warmer in winter

• Colder than inland areas

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What happens to hurricanes when they travel over warm water like the Gulf Stream?

• They slow down

• They disappear

• They move west

• They strengthen

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which cloud is puffy and white and usually means fair/pleasant weather?

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Nimbus

Which tool measures how fast the wind is blowing?

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Rain Gauge

Low air pressure makes air rise and usually brings…

• Sunny calm weather

• Stormy or rainy weather

• Cold fronts only

• Snowstorms always

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5