Weather and Climate Study Guide
Authored by Jennifer Reynolds
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4th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main source of energy in the water cycle?
burning of fossil fuels
clouds releasing precipation
heating of Earth's surface by the Sun
water being pulled underground by gravity
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which layer of Earth's atmosphere does most weather phenomena occur?
exosphere
mesosphere
stratosphere
troposphere
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which step of the water cycle is described correctly?
Condensation occurs when vapor turns into a liquid.
Evaporation occurs when vapor turns in to a liquid.
Precipitation occurs when water flows across the land.
Runoff occurs when water falls from the sky.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which clouds bring rain?
dark cumulus
white cumulus
thin cirrus
fluffy cirrus
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A meteorologist forecasts that a could front will pass through Charleston, South Carolina, overnight. Which statement best describes what could happen to the temperature in Charleston after the cold front moves through.
The temperature will rise.
The temperature will drop.
The temperature will not change.
The temperature will rise then fall.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is a characteristic of stratus clouds?
They are puffy, lumpy-looking clouds often with a flat bottom.
Most of the time they are found in low elevations of the atmosphere.
They are formed mostly of ice crystals.
They are small, puffy, high clouds that spread out and cover a large area.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The local NOAA weather service forecast office warns that a severe thunderstorm is approaching an area from the southeast. Which safety measures should people who reside in the area follow?
Stay near windows.
Stay out of water.
Take shelter under trees.
Do not enter enclosed buildings.
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