Weather Review Quiz

Which instrument measures air pressure?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Rain gauge

• Thermometer

What does a thermometer measure?

• Wind speed

• Air temperature

• Air pressure

• Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the daily condition of the atmosphere in a certain area called?

• Climate

• Weather

• Environment

• Season

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What term describes the average weather in an area over an extended period of time(at least 30 years)?

• Weather

• Environment

• Climate

• Season

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

What does a rain gauge measure?

• Air temperature

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Precipitation

Strong winds are associated with what type(s) of storm?

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Thunderstorm & Hurricane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

During a thunderstorm, a __________ can form under the right conditions.

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Thunderstorm & Tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The picture to the right shows a __________, which forms over warm, tropical waters.

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Thunderstorm & Hurricane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Thunder, lightning, and heavy rain are associated with what type(s) of storm?

• Thunderstorms

• Hurricanes

• Tornados

• Thunderstorms and Tornados

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5