4.4 Weather

Which storm type occurs over warm, tropical water and has winds equal to or greater than 119 km per hour?

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which storm type forms from thunderstorms as the wind changes direction and rotates?

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

Which storm type forms under warm, humid conditions and has a brief period of heavy rain?

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A weather report predicted that a low-pressure area was expected during the weekend. What type of weather should he expect?

• Clouds and precipitation

• Clouds but no precipitation

• Clear skies and cold temperatures

• Clear sky and warm temperatures

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Choose all correct answers.

Which of the following weather impacts can affect ecosystems?

• flooding

• climate

• drought

• habitat destruction

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following is NOT the result of extreme weather events?

• erosion/landslides

• deposition

• loss of habitat

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A weather report predicted a high-pressure air mass was expected for the next two days. What type of weather should they expect?

• Cold temperatures and rain

• Warm temperatures and thunderstorms

• Occasional rain throughout the next two days

• Dry weather and sunshine

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Look at the picture of the cloud types. Which cloud type is associated with thunderstorms?

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Look at the picture of the cloud types. Which cloud type is associated with rain or snow that may fall within several hours?

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Look at the picture of the cloud types. Which cloud type is associated with light rain or drizzle?

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5