Weather

Which statement best describes temperature patterns in areas along the equator?

• Temperatures along the equator vary from hot in the summer to cold in the winter.
• Temperatures along the equator are consistently warm all year long.
• Temperatures along the equator are consistently cool all year long.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A student observes and records cloud cover throughout the day. Which event could the student most likely predict if they observe increasing cumulonimbus clouds?

• The area will have sunny skies.

• The area will have thunderstorms.

• The area will have cooler temperatures.

• The area will have warmer temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The forecast said a high pressure system will arrive this weekend. Benito and his friends want to go camping. Should they plan to go?

• Yes, the high pressure system will create clear, sunny skies.
• No, the high pressure system will create storm clouds and tornadoes.
• Yes, the high pressure system will create skies filled with cumulus clouds.
• No, the high pressure system will increase humidity and cause rain clouds to form.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

If the temperature is 30°F, in which form will precipitation most likely be?

• fog
• hail
• rain
• snow

Which instrument is used to record average precipitation?

• rain gauge
• barometer
• anemometer

What type of weather is usually found in low pressure areas?

• hot and dry
• wet and stormy
• cold and snowy
• sunny and humid

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of weather most likely occurs in a high pressure area?

• clear
• foggy
• rainy
• snowy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain, hail and tornadoes?

• Cumulonimbus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following does NOT affect the weather?

• The temperature of the air

• The speed of the wind

• The types of clouds in the sky

• The phase of the moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which weather instrument measures wind speed?

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Barometer