Weather! (6th grade)

Which of the following is the definition of weather?

• the average weather conditions over a long period of time

• glaciers

• the local, short term state of the atmosphere

• troposphere

Someone who studies the weather.

• rain gauge
• taxonomists
• meterologist
• satellites

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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what type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus
• cirrus
• stratus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Why do we have winds on Earth?

• Because of the earth's distance from the sun

• Because of earth’s orbit around the Sun

• Because earth receives the sun's rays unevenly

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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True or False:

an air mass is A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height

• True

• False

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How does air move?

• Warm air rises and cool air sinks

• Warm air sinks and cool air rises

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals

• cumulus cloud
• stratus cloud
• cirrus cloud
• cumulonimbus cloud

what type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus
• cirrus
• stratus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What kind of weather would you expect in a low pressure system?

• Rain

• Clear skies

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How does wind move?

• From area of high pressure to low pressure

• From areas of low pressure to high pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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