Exploring Weather and Climate

What tool do we use to measure temperature?

• Ruler

• Thermometer

• Stopwatch

• Compass

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is short-term; climate is long-term

• Weather is only about rain; climate is only about snow

• Weather is always hot; climate is always cold

• Weather and climate are the same

Which tool helps us know the direction of the wind?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Wind vane

• Rain gauge

What do we call the study of weather?

• Biology

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Astronomy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of these is a type of cloud?

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

• Stratus

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What tool is used to measure how much rain has fallen?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Rain gauge

• Anemometer

What does a barometer measure?

• Temperature

• Air pressure

• Wind speed

• Humidity

Which season is usually the coldest?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the term for water vapor turning into liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the name of the tool that measures wind speed?

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer