Weather and Clouds

What kind of cloud most resembles a feather in the sky?

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain, hail, and

tornadoes?

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

What type of cloud indicates that the weather is going to change?

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The air is dry and fair weather occurs. What pressure system causes this?

• Light pressure

• Low pressure

• High pressure

• No pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In late summer, a low pressure system develops in the Atlantic Ocean near the equator. Wind speeds reach 80 miles per hour. What severe storm develops?

• Thunderstorm

• Blizzard

• Tornado

• Hurricane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Warm air rises and cools. Moisture in the air forms clouds that will bring rain. What pressure system is described?

• High pressure

• Low pressure

• No pressure

• Light pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which instrument does a meteorologist use to measure wind speed?

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Which instrument does a meteorologist use to measure air pressure?

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Which instrument does a meteorologist use to measure rainfall?

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This storm is the most powerful electrical storm. What storm is described?

• Thunderstorm

• Flood

• Hurricane

• Tornado

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5