Weather TCAP Review

The __________________ effect refers to the fact that a small change in the weather today can mean a larger weather change in the future.

• butterfly

• horsefly

• dragonfly

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

On a weather map, lines joining places with the same pressure are

• contours.

• isotherms.

• isobars

On a weather map, lines joining places with the same temperature are called

• contours.

• isotherms.

• isobars.

A ________________ is a snapshot of weather conditions at a particular time over a large area.

• weather map

• weather diagram

• weather graph

A(n) ____________________ is a scientist who studies and tries to predict the weather.

• astrophysicist

• climatologist

• meterologist

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Standard symbols on weather maps show fronts, areas of high and low pressure, _______________ and temperatures.

• types of precipitation

• humidity

• isobars

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

On a weather map, what does a line marked with half-circles pointing to one side and triangles pointing to the other side show?

• mixed rain and snow

• a cold front

• a stationary front

• an occluded

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

On a weather map, what do half-circles along a curved line show?

• light rain

• the direction a warm front is moving

• high pressure

• the direction a cold front is moving

Which type of weather technology often carries cameras that can make images of Earth's surface, clouds, storms, and snow cover?

• weather balloon

• weather satellite

• computer

• automated weather station

Which technology is not commonly used in forecasting weather today?

• weather balloons

• radar

• divining rods

• automated weather stations