Measuring Weather Conditions

The barometer is showing low pressure. What does this mean?

• Low pressure means it is going to rain.

• Low pressure means it is going to be sunny.

• Low pressure means it is going to be hot.

• Low pressure means it is going to be cold.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Gia wanted to know how much rain we received from Hurricane Ian. What weather instrument should she use?

• barometer

• wind vane

• anemometer

• rain gauge

A high pressure system is expected for tomorrow. What does that mean?

• A high pressure system means it will be hot.

• A high pressure system means it will be raining.

• A high pressure system means it will be cold.

• A high pressure system means it will be sunny.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Francesca wants to fly her kite but is wondering if there will be enough wind to do so. Which tool would be most helpful in determining if she can fly her kite?

• barometer

• anemometer

• wind vane

• rain gauge

A tropical storm will be moving into the area. Meterologists will need to know the air pressure inside of the storm to tell if it is getting stronger or weaker. Which tool would they most likely use?

• rain gauge

• barometer

• anemometer

• wind vane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What information does this wind vane provide?

• The rain is coming to the east.

• The wind is blowing to the east.

• The rain is coming to the west.

• The wind is blowing from the east.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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High air pressure usually means _____ weather.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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A wind vane spins freely in the wind. It _____ in the direction from which the wind is blowing.

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The faster the wind is blowing, the faster the _____ spins.

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When we talk about temperature as a weather condition, it means how warm the _____ is.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5