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Which of the following tools would be helpful in determining the weather?

• balance

• spring scale

• thermometer

• graduated cylinder

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Jessie walked outside and made observations of the weather. She noticed that the sun was not shining and the clouds were gray and covered the entire sky. Shortly after, it began to drizzle. What type of clouds did Jessie observe?

• cumulus

• stratus

• cumulonimbus

• cirrus

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In the month of July, Dana was watching the weather report. The meteorologist reported that the humidity in Jacksonville was 80%. What is caused the humidity to be so high?

• The cool temperature increased the amount of water vapor in the air.

• The hot temperature increased the amount of precipitation in the air.

• The cool temperature increased the amount of precipitation in the air.

• The hot temperature increased the amount of water vapor in the air.

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Mackenzie wants to go on a hike. She goes outside and observes cumulonimbus clouds forming. What type of weather should she expect?

• Fog

• Rain

• Clear skies

• Light wind

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When Brian complained about the stormy weather, his mother told him that the barometer showed that the air pressure was increasing. What does that tell Brian about the weather?

• The weather will get worse.

• Fair weather is approaching.

• There will soon be a snowstorm.

• The weather will stay the same.

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What are some weather conditions you need to be aware of before you pack a suitcase to go on a trip to a different area

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When Andy talked to his cousin in Ohio, she said it was raining. It was snowing at Andy's house in Pennsylvania. What is the main difference in the weather in the two locations?

• Air pressure

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Wind speed

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A layer of very cold air is close to the ground. Rain will have to pass through this layer as it falls. Which type of precipitation is most likely to reach the ground?

• Hail

• Rain

• Snow

• Sleet

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When Ja'Niyah walked outside, she thought that it was probably going to snow soon. What conditions made her think that?

• Stratus clouds and mild temperature

• Nimbus clouds and cold temperature

• Clear sky, northerly wind, and cold temperature

• Clear sky, southerly wind, and mild temperature

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