Exploring Weather Maps and Cloud Types

What is the primary focus when studying barometric pressure and cloud types?

• Humidity levels

• Weather events

• Wind speed

• Temperature changes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which type of cloud is associated with severe weather events like thunderstorms and tornadoes?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What causes hail to form in cumulonimbus clouds?

• Updrafts sending water droplets up and down

• Condensation of warm air

• High humidity levels

• Low atmospheric pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which cloud type is known for covering large areas and bringing sustained precipitation?

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

What are cumulus clouds typically associated with?

• Severe weather

• Sustained precipitation

• Fair weather

• High altitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which cloud type is found at high altitudes and appears wispy?

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

What instrument is used to measure wind speed and direction?

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

What does a barometer measure?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Air pressure

• Wind speed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What symbol is used to represent a cold front on a weather map?

• A purple line with alternating triangles and semicircles

• A green line with squares

• A red line with semicircles

• A blue line with triangles

What do closely spaced isobars on a weather map indicate?

• High humidity

• Gentle winds

• Low temperature

• Strong winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5