Wind & Weather

Look at the picture of the rock. The rock has an unusual shape.

Which of the following caused the rock to have this appearance?

• people

• the wind

• animals

• the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

You do an experiment. You put a pile of soil in front of a fan. You turn the fan on to model wind. What happens next?

• The wind does not move the soil.

• The wind moves the soil upward.

• The wind moves the soil toward the fan.

• The wind moves the soil away from the fan.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

What can you learn from an anemometer?

• how cloudy the sky is

• how much rain there is

• how fast the wind blows

• how hot and cold a day is

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How can you tell that air is all around you?

• You can see air.

• You can feel wind.

• You can smell air.

• You can taste wind.

What is one way in which tornadoes are different than hurricanes?

• Tornadoes form over land. Hurricanes form over warm ocean water.

• Tornadoes form over warm ocean water. Hurricanes form over land.

• Tornadoes can last for days. Hurricanes usually last a few minutes.

• Tornadoes come down from clear skies. Hurricanes come down from thunderstorms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which sentence tells the best way to stay safe during a thunderstorm?

• Bring loose objects inside.

• Stay away from metal objects.

• Go to the basement or an inside room.

• Store extra food and water in your home.

Thunderstorms are one type of storm. Tornadoes are another type of storm. Hurricanes are a third type of storm. Which picture shows something that you should stay away from during all three?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A hurricane is coming. Why should you move inside to stay safe?

 

 

• Hurricanes have thunder.

• Hurricanes have heavy rain that can cause floods.

• Hurricanes only have light winds.

• Hurricanes cause hot, dry weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2