Weather and Climate

Zuri is a meteorologist. She is using a barometer. What feature of weather is Zuri studying with a barometer

• humidity

• wind speed

• temperature

• air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Imagine that the barometer in Key West is falling. What does this indicate about the weather?

• a low pressure system is moving toward Key West

• a high pressure system is moving toward Key West

• a cold air mass is moving toward Key West

• a warm air mass is moving toward Key West

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

One measure of weather includes the maximum distance at which large objects can be seen and identified with the unaided eye. What does this describe?

• visibility

• wind speed

• air pressure

• temperature

What most likely causes the range of temperatures to differ in Gainesville and Miami?

• Gainesville is located much farther north than Miami is, so its temperatures vary more widely.

• Miami is located closer to the ocean than Gainesville is, and winds from the ocean cause its temperatures to vary more widely.

• Miami is located closer to the ocean than Gainesville is, and this causes its temperatures to vary less widely.

• Gainesville is farther inland than Miami is, so its climate is more moderate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

An important piece of information for meteorologists is the ratio of the amount of water vapor in the air to the amount of water vapor needed to reach saturation at a given temperature. This information enables meteorologists to better predict the weather. What is this piece of information called?

• wind speed

• air pressure

• wind direction

• relative humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

On a cold morning, Pierre observed that the grass looked wet. Which term best describes what Pierre observed?

• dew

• fog

• mist

• snow

During a winter storm, Annabelle observes hail falling in her yard. After the hailstorm, rain falls. Which of these statements correctly describes hail and rain?

• Hail and rain are both solids

• Hail and rain are both liquids

• Hail is liquid, rain is solid

• Hail is solid, rain is liquid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Altitude and air pressure are related. As altitude increases, what happens to air pressure?

• it increases

• it decreases

• it stays the same

• it becomes zero

If a warm wind passes over snow, the snow can be heated rapidly. When this happens, the snow can change directly into water vapor without first becoming liquid water. What is the correct term for this process?

• deposition

• evaporation

• melting

• sublimation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The sun’s energy influences climate in different ways. For example, the latitudes at the equator receive more intense energy from the sun and therefore have warmer temperatures. Which claim describes how the sun’s energy most directly influences precipitation in an area?

• The sun’s energy drives the water cycle, which determines precipitation.

• The sun’s energy creates surface currents in oceans that bring precipitation to different areas.

• The sun’s energy controls the amount of condensation and therefore precipitation.

• The sun’s energy powers the water cycle by causing runoff, which leads to precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4