Weather Task Cards

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

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

• 1. 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

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

• Hail

• Snow

• Sleet

• Rain

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• Hail

• Snow

• Sleet

• Rain

It seems really cold outside, 32°F, but there is no snow!  The ground is wet, shiny and slippery.  The precipitation has managed to freeze on contact with the cold surfaces.  What type of precipitation is this?

• Hail

• Freezing Rain

• Sleet

• 1. Rain

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5