Unit 5 Science Assessment Review

What instrument should a meteorologist use to check the direction of the wind?

• Thermometer

• Wind Vane

• Rain Gauge

• Compass

A meteorologist uses each of these instruments. Match the tool to what they measure.

• direction of the wind

• 
• temperature

• 
• cardinal direction

• 
• amount of rain

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What weather is this man dressed for?

Each person is dressed for a certain season. Match the clothing with the correct season.

• Fall

• 
• Winter

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• Spring

• 
• Summer

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Look at the image of the sun. What time of the day does the picture represent?

• midnight

• noontime

• sunrise

• sunset

Look at the position of the sun. What time of day is being represented?

• midnight

• sunrise

• noontime

• sunset

The sun is in its highest position. What time of day is it?

• sunrise

• noontime

• sunrise

• nighttime

Angie is traveling out of town to San Diego. She checks the weather forecast before leaving. Why is knowing the temperature in San Diego important?

• To eat soup before you go.

• To pack the right clothing.

• To tell a friend.

• To write a story.

Saturday's weather forecast shows a temperature of 26 degrees. What activity will Leah most likely complete.

• swim in her outside pool.

• have an outside picnic

• go skiing

The sun rises in the ​ (a)   ​ sets in the ​ (b)   .

• east
• west
• north
• south
• sunrise