Weather and Climate Quiz

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Science
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used to describe the condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time?
weather
climate
humidity
temperature
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of weather is characterized by heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds?
heat wave
blizzard
hailstorm
thunderstorm
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the instrument used to measure wind speed?
barometer
hygrometer
thermometer
anemometer
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the instrument used to measure air pressure?
thermometer
barometer
hygrometer
altimeter
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used to describe the average weather conditions of a place over a long period of time?
temperature
forecast
climate
humidity
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which climate zone is characterized by hot and humid weather with heavy rainfall throughout the year?
Arctic
Tropical Rainforest
Temperate
Desert
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the process of predicting the weather called?
geology
climatology
meteorology
astrology
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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