Eco Lesson 14: Mastery Check

What is the purpose of exploring tools used to collect weather data?

• To predict future weather events

• To create new weather phenomena

• To change the climate

• To stop rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How long should average weather data be collected to determine a region's climate?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 5 years

What is the impact of climate on ecosystems?

• It determines the types of organisms found in an area

• It changes the color of the sky

• It affects the growth of plants

• It influences the migration of birds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What does the text suggest about the sky filled with giant, dark clouds?

• It might indicate stormy weather

• It might indicate sunny weather

• It might indicate snowy weather

• It might indicate windy weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the significance of collecting weather data over time?

• To determine climate

• To change the weather

• To stop natural disasters

• To predict animal behavior

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the purpose of an anemometer?

• To measure temperature

• To measure wind speed

• To measure rainfall

• To measure humidity

What does a barometer measure?

• Wind direction

• Atmospheric pressure

• Temperature

• Rainfall

What does a thermometer measure?

• Wind speed

• Temperature

• Rainfall

• Atmospheric pressure

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the purpose of a hygrometer?

• To measure humidity

• To measure wind speed

• To measure temperature

• To measure atmospheric pressure

​ (a)   gather data​ from weather instruments to make decisions 

about the upcoming weather. 

• Meterologist
• Radiologists
• Zoologist

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6