Weather Unit

Which weather instrument tells the direction the wind is blowing?

• barometer

• rain gauge

• thermometer

• weather vane

Dew forming on the ground is an example of

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

• transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What does a barometer measure?

• temperature

• wind speed

• air pressure

• humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What causes the grass to get wet on a cool summer night when there is no rain?

• Water comes up from the ground.

• Water from the air forms droplets on the grass.

• Frost on the grass melts.

• Clouds during the night make the grass wet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• thermometer

• barometer

• anemometer

• hygrometer

A WET sponge was put into an empty plastic bucket. A few hours later, the sponge was dry. What probably happened to the water in the sponge?

• The water in the sponge went into the air.

• The water was still in the sponge but it could not be seen or felt.

• The water was soaked up by the plastic bucket.

• Someone squeezed all the water out of the sponge.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

In the United States, cool weather usually comes from the

• west

• east

• north

• south

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which group of instruments would be MOST helpful to a scientist who studies weather?

• computer, barometer, thermometer

• thermometer, microscope, telescope

• telescope, seismograph, barometer

• computer, speedometer, satellite

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

PRECIPITATION occurs at the step marked

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Carl and his parents are planning to be in Atlanta on October 5. What special things should they pack?

• heavy wool sweaters

• raincoats and umbrellas

• lightweight shorts and tee shirts

• skis and snowsuits

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6