Weather and Climate Assessment

The graph shows the average rainfall in Maryville, Tennessee. Based on the graph, which two months are most likely to have heavy rain?

• March
• July
• April
• August
• October

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How would you determine climate in your area?

• Observe the weather every Monday for a week.
• Look at the weather in other areas of the state.
• Track the weather in your area for six months.
• Watch the local weather report for 2 days.

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The data table shows weather data for four days. On which day did it mostly likely snow? (lower than 32 ° F and cloudy)

• day 1
• day 2
• day 3
• day 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Long ago, scientists could not predict hurricanes. Which tool is best used to help scientists warn people that a hurricane is coming today?

• thermometer
• weather satellite
• windsock
• rain gauge

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Students looked online for weather data of their city. The table shows the data. Based on the data, which day had both the lightest wind and the highest temperature?

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Thursday
• Friday

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

You're heading to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville for the first football game of the season on September 4th. Based on the climate map, what clothing choice would be most suitable for the occasion?

• shorts and a t-shirt

• jeans and a sweatshirt

• jeans and a heavy coat

• jeans and rain coat

The data below shows the average monthly temperature for a city for the first five months of the year. Select the TWO months snow would stay on the ground without melting?

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The data below shows the temperatures each day for one week. Between which two days did the largest decrease in temperature occur?

• Monday to Tuesday
• Tuesday to Wednesday
• Wednesday to Thursday
• Saturday to Sunday

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which months would you most likely plan an outdoor wedding in Salt Lake City, Utah?

• July or August
• December or January
• July or December
• April or May

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The meteorologist has said that it is a good day to fly a kite. Which weather tools would he have used to come to that conclusion?

• barometer, wind vane
• wind vane, rain gauge
• thermometer, rain gauge
• anemometer, wind vane

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