Weather Science

What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Barometer

What is the process by which water evaporates from the Earth's surface and then returns as precipitation?

• Water cycle

• Liquid circulation

• Water transformation

• Moisture rotation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which type of thermometer is commonly used to measure air temperature?

• Glass thermometer

• Infrared thermometer

• Digital thermometer

• Mercury thermometer

What type of precipitation falls as frozen raindrops?

• Hail

• Sleet

• Snow

• Drizzle

What instrument is used to measure the amount of rainfall?

• Temperature gauge

• Rain gauge

• Sunshine gauge

• Wind gauge

During which stage of the water cycle does water vapor condense to form clouds?

• Precipitation

• Infiltration

• Condensation

• Evaporation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the unit of measurement for temperature on the Celsius scale?

• kelvins

• degrees Celsius

• fahrenheit

• meters

Which type of precipitation is often associated with thunderstorms?

• Hail

• Snow

• Rain

• Sleet

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What is the term for the process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again?

• liquid loop

• water journey

• water cycle

• rainbow cycle

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4