Weather List 1

What is the definition of weather?

• The temperature of a location over a long period of time.

• The average rainfall in an area each year.

• The state of the atmosphere at a given time and place with respect to factors like wind, temperature, and pressure.

• The amount of precipitation in the atmosphere at a specific moment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which tool is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Rain Gauge

• Anemometer

Which of the following is an example of precipitation?

• Evaporation

• Snow

• Transpiration

• Air Pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

• To measure air pressure.

• To measure temperature.

• To measure the amount of rain falling.

• To measure wind speed.

Which tool is used to measure the amount of water in the air?

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Weather Vane

Which process describes when liquid water transforms into water vapor?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

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Which process occurs when water vapor turns into liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Runoff

• Transpiration

• Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is runoff?

• The process of water turning into vapor.

• The flow of water over land, from rain or snowmelt.

• The movement of water from clouds to the ground.

• Water that remains in clouds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is transpiration?

• Dew on plants turning into vapor.

• Water flowing over the land.

• Water vapor turning into liquid water.

• Water falling from the sky.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which type of cloud looks like cotton balls and brings fair weather?

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus