Predicting Weather

Which best describes the effect of heavy cloud cover on temperatures at night?

• Temperatures will be cooler than expected.

• Temperatures will be warmer than expected.

• Temperature will change frequently throughout the night.

• There will be no change in temperature throughout the night

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which effect does cloud cover have on daytime temperatures during summer months in North Carolina?

• Cloud cover decreases temperatures.

• Cloud cover increases temperatures.

• Cloud cover causes temperatures to change rapidly.

• Cloud cover causes temperatures to rise and fall constantly.

Which type of cloud is associated with days of light, continual rain?

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of weather is usually associated with a cumulus cloud?

• fair

• humid

• foggy

• stormy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which best explains why it is important for people to be able to identify cumulonimbus clouds?

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause mild showers.

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms.

• Cumulonimbus clouds form near Earth’s surface, causing fog.

• Cumulonimbus clouds form when the temperature is below freezing.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which characteristics of weather are most important in the formation of cloud cover?

• proper wind speeds, presence of other clouds, change in rainfall

• proper amount of water vapor, presence of runoff, proper wind speeds

• proper amount of runoff, presence of other clouds, proper temperature

• proper temperature, proper amount of water vapor, change in air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A scientist is collecting data over time using a barometer. What trends could best be revealed from the data?

• changes in cloud cover

• changes in temperature

• changes in air pressure levels

• changes in precipitation levels

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What two factors are needed to measure wind?

• direction and speed

• temperature and speed

• direction and temperature

• temperature and humidity

Which instrument is used to record average precipitation?

• rain gauge

• barometer

• anemometer

• hygrometer

Which would be the best way to collect data from a rain gauge?

• Check and record the data once a week.

• Check and record the data every day, at the same time each day, and then empty the rain gauge.

• Check and record the data for 3 days, then estimate what the next readings will be.

• Research the rainfall history of the area, then estimate how much rainfall may occur.