Weather STEMscopes Questions

What tool is used to measure the amount of precipitation or rain fall during a week?

• A. wind vane.

• B. a rain gauge

• C. stopwatch.

• D. thermometer.

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The table shows the local weather during a weekend sporting event. Which of the following weather information is shown in the table?

• Friday had the strongest winds.

• Saturday was cooler than Friday.

• Friday had winds from the northeast.

• Saturday had the most rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What temperature is the thermometer measuring?

• 80°C

• 20°C

• 60°C

• 0°C

• 40°C

Comparing the different areas of the city, which area received the most rainfall?

• West Galleria

• Rice University

• North Mall

• East Ship Channel

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which tool is used to determine the direction that the wind is blowing?

• A. wind vane

• B. Rain Gauge

• C. Globe

• D. Thermometer

Based on the data in the table, it usually snows when the wind is from which direction?

• North

• South

• East

• West

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A class is planning a trip to the beach. They would like to choose a day that will be mostly sunny yet have a lower temperature for the daily high. Based on this five-day prediction, which day should they choose?

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Thursday

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the temperature data for this week?

• Day 2 High is warmer than Day 4 high

• The high temperature increased every day.

• Day 3 is colder than Day 1 low.

• The low temperature increased every day.

Students observed the rain gauge in the school yard after a thunderstorm. Based on this rain gauge, how much did it rain?

• 3 cm

• 3 1/2cm

• 4 cm

• 4 1/2 cm

The table shows the temperature at 12:00 noon on the same day in five Texas cities. The table shows that which of the following comparisons is true?

• San Antonio was warmer than Houston

• Dallas was the coldest of all the cities

• Austin was the warmest of all the cities

• Lubbock was colder than Dallas