Weather Check

Sara was outside observing the air pressure. Which of the following tools did she use?

• Wind Vane

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Barometer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What meteorologist tool would be used to measure wind direction?

• Wind Vane

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Barometer

It rained a ½ an inch on one day and ¾ of an inch on another day. Which weather tool would you use to measure this rainfall?

• Wind Vane

• Rain gauge

• Thermometer

• Barometer

It is starting to snow outside! In order for the snow to stick, it needs to be a certain temperature. Which tool would you use to measure temperature?

• Wind Vane

• Rain gauge

• Thermometer

• Barometer

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A __________ is a boundary between air masses of different temperatures and humidity.

• Front

• Cloud

• Precipitation

• Humidity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Wow! It sure is warm out here! ________ is the measure of the amount of heat energy in the atmosphere.

• Temperature

• Front

• Air Pressure

• Weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

__________ is due to the weight of the air and is determined by many factors, including the temperature of the air.

• Temperature

• Front

• Air Pressure

• Weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of precipitation occurs when water droplets get too heavy to stay in the clouds?

• Hail

• Snow

• Sleet

• Rain

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which type of precipitation has managed to freeze during a thunderstorm?

• Hail

• Snow

• Sleet

• Rain

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The types of frozen raindrops that bounce on impact. They can cause damage to items like homes and cars.

• Hail

• Snow

• Sleet

• Rain

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2