Weather Unit Review

Based on the graphs, what can you conclude?

• The most snow fell in 2017

• There may be a drought

• It is getting hotter every year

• A hurricane might occur soon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the best tool for measuring air pressure?

• rain gauge

• thermometer

• barometer

• anemometer

• wind vane

Which of these statements best describes a tornado?

• A winter storm that produces frozen precipitation and may cause water to freeze.

• A rotating funnel-shaped cloud which usually forms from a thunderstorm and can cause tree damage.

• A huge circular storm with very high winds that usually forms over the tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean and can cause erosion.

• A severe weather condition with low temperatures and blowing snow which can cover habitats.

The tool pictured would be helpful in measuring:

Select ALL the correct answers.

• what happens in a flood

• what happens in a hurricane

• what happens in a tornado

• what happens in a snowfall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The cloud in the picture is usually associated with what type of weather?

• fair weather

• light rain or drizzle

• rain or snow within several hours

• thunderstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following images show cirrus clouds?

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Which of the following images show stratus clouds?

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The cloud in the picture is usually associated with what type of weather?

• fair weather

• light rain or drizzle

• rain or snow within several hours

• thunderstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Based on the data in the graph, what would be a reasonable prediction of the high temperature on the next day of this graph?

• 59 degrees

• 50 degrees

• 70 degrees

• 68 degrees

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How do weather and storms affect ecosystems?

• Weather can cause damage to ecosystems

• Weather can cause death to organisms

• Weather can cause erosion, flooding, and fires

• Weather does not affect ecosystems

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4