Science Assessment 2: Types of Clouds and Weather Instruments

What weather instrument measures temperature?

• Rain gauge

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

Which cloud type is white, puffy, and looks like little cotton balls?

• Stratus

• Nimbus

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

What does a wind vane measure?

• Wind speed

• Temperature

• Wind direction

• Air pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What tool is used to measure how much rain has fallen?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Anemometer

How does a barometer help a meteorologist make a weather forecast?

• It tells the direction of the wind.

• It shows if air pressure is rising or falling, which helps predict storms.

• It measures how much rainfall there is.

• It shows the shape and type of clouds in the sky.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Why is it helpful to know wind speed when predicting a storm?

• It shows the temperature of the storm.

• It can help predict how fast a storm is moving.

• It measures cloud height.

• It shows how much rain will fall.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

If you see cirrus clouds high in the sky, what weather is likely to follow?

• Snowstorm

• Rainfall will stop

• Clear skies

• Rain or snow might be coming soon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When you see dark gray cumulus clouds growing taller in the sky, what type of weather is most likely to occur?

• Clear skies all day

• Thunderstorms or heavy rain

• Light drizzle

• Snowfall

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Match the weather tool with what it measures:

• Temperature

• Barometer

• Rainfall

• Wind Vane

• Air pressure

• Anemometer

• Wind Direction

• Thermometer

• Wind speed

• Rain Gauge

Why might a meteorologist use several weather tools at once?

• To have fun using them

• To decorate the weather station

• To gather more data for a better forecast

• To compare their prices

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5