5th grade weather review

Water or ice that falls from the sky in the form of rain, hail, snow, or sleet is called _____.

• precipitation

• condensation

• evaporation

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What storm is a funnel shaped cloud?

• tornado
• hurricane
• thunderstorm

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What happens if a hurricane moves over land or cold ocean water?

• it will get stronger
• it will get weaker
• it will upgrade its category
• it will morph into a typhoon

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The tropical rainforest is located in a tropical climate. The tundra area of the North Pole is in a polar climate. Why does the air in a tropical climate hold more water than air in the polar climate?

• Polar climates get more sunlight.

• Polar climates have ice instead of water.

• Warm air holds more water vapor.

• Tropical climates have more rivers.

Which tool measures air pressure?

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

• rain gauge

In the water cycle, what comes after condensation?

• precipitation

• evaporation

• collection

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The air pressure in the northern part of a region is high. The air pressure in the southern part of the region is low. Which describes the most likely wind direction between these two locations? (SC.5.E.7.3)

• northeast

• southeast

• north

• south

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

• condensation
• precipitation
• evaporation

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What does this symbol on a weather map indicate? 

• High pressure system
• Low pressure system
• Cold Front
• Warm Front

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What is a large group of tiny droplets of water or ice crystals that float in the air?

• cloud

• rain

• water vapor

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