4.4a

A meteorologist is making a special forecast for a kite festival and needs to know the wind speed. What tool would he use?

• thermometer

• wind vane

• anemometer

• barometer

A ________ is used to measure atmospheric pressure.

• anemometer

• wind vane

• wind sock

• barometer

According to the graph, what was Cityville's warmest month?

• January

• December

• July

• August

The barometer shows the air pressure is dropping.  What kind of weather will likely pass through our area in the coming days?

• clear, fair weather

• cloudy, rainy weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which renewable energy source is being used in this picture?

• Biomass energy

• Solar energy

• Nuclear energy

• Geothermal energy

Which question would be the BEST help determine whether a particular resource should go under the “Renewable Resources” category or the “Non-Renewable Resources” category?

• Can both renewable and non-renewable resources cause harm to the environment?

• Can both renewable and non-renewable resources be reused and recycled for later use?

• Can the resource be replaced by a natural process in a reasonable amount of time or not?

• Can the resource be used to provide energy to people’s homes and cars?

Based on the graph, what pattern can be observed in the global temperatures over the past century (1925-2020)?

• The average temperature has increased over the past century.

• The average temperature has decreased over the past century.

• The average temperature has remained the same over the past century.

• The average temperature has increased and decreased over the past century.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What evidence does the data provide to support scientists’ claims that in the last century human activity involving the release of carbon dioxide has contributed to a rise in Earth’s global temperatures?

• The graph shows that in the last century, the Earth’s temperature has increased because of the increased usage of renewable resources.

• The graph shows evidence that as carbon dioxide levels in Earth’s atmosphere decreased, the Earth’s global temperatures increased.

• The graph does not show a correlation between the levels of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere and Earth’s global temperature.

• The graph shows evidence that as carbon dioxide levels in Earth’s atmosphere increased, the Earth’s global temperatures also increased.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

A family is wanting to switch their heating system from a traditional heating system to the alternative heating system shown. The family lives in Lansing, Michigan, which receives on average 241 cloudy days a year. Which question would BEST identify a potential disadvantage to this type of heating system for this family?

• Does the alternative system pollute less than traditional heating systems?

• Does the weather in an area impact how well the system works?

• How does the radiator function on cold days?

• What is the solar collector made of?

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Which of the following questions can BEST be answered by using the information available in the table?

• Which layer formed first?

• Which layer is darkest in color?

• Which layer is the largest in area?

• Which layer has the widest temperature range?