Weather Measurement and Severe Weather Quiz

What tool is used to measure temperature?

• Weather vane

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Barometer

Which type of severe weather is characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, often forming over warm ocean waters?

• Tornado

• Blizzard

• Hurricane

• Drought

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What does this image measure?

• Temperature

• Wind direction

• Rainfall

• Humidity

Which severe weather event is in a circular motion forming over land?

• Flood

• Tornado

• Blizzard

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What tool is used to measure the amount of rainfall?

• Thermometer

• Weather vane

• Rain gauge

• Barometer

Which severe weather event is characterized by heavy snowfall and strong winds, often reducing visibility?

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

• Blizzard

• Flood

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Why is it important to track weather?

• To draw pictures

• To prepare for the weather and storms

• To predict the future

• To find lost pets

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which severe weather event involves prolonged periods of little or no rainfall, leading to water shortages?

• Flood

• Drought

• Tornado

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of severe weather can cause rivers to overflow and lead to diseases?

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

• Flood

• Tornado

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What does this tool measure?

• Rain

• Water

• Temperature

• Wind

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4