Topic 3

Blizzards and hurricanes are natural disasters caused by the interaction of the hydrosphere and what other sphere?

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

• geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is one effect acid rain has on the geosphere?

• Makes the soil soaking wet

• Breaks the rocks and sediments in half

• Decreases the minerals in the soil

• Helps plants and tree grow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When there is a volcano all of the volcanic ash and dust particles block the sunlight. Because of this, the atmosphere becomes...

• warmer

• cooler

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This tool is used to measure the amount of rainfall.  What is it called?

• snow gauge

• rain gauge

• ruler

• thermometer

Why would a meteorologist use a wind sock? 

• To measure wind direction

• To measure temperature

• To measure wind speed

• To measure rainfall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What can happen when an area does not get enough rain?

• Drought

• Flood

• Sleet

• Hail

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

• F
• G
• H
• J

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which type of weather occurred the least?

• sunny

• snowy

• cloudy

• rainy

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NGSS.3-ESS2-1

Which statement best describes the weather for this city?

• It snows more than it rains.

• There were clouds in the sky on more days than half of the 20 days.

• The temperature was 32 degrees Celsius or higher every day.

• It never rained in the 20 days the weather was observed.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which box shows where a lightning rod would prevent damage from a lightning strike?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• none of them