Weather Systems and Water Cycle Quiz

What does a rising barometer reading usually mean?

• Rain and storms

• Cold front approaching

• Clear and sunny weather

• Cloudy skies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is a likely result when a cold front meets a warm air mass?

• Clear skies and dry air

• Strong winds and heavy precipitation

• Falling temperatures with no clouds

• Warmer weather with light breezes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following tools do meteorologists use to track weather from space?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Satellite

• Rain gauge

Which cloud type is most likely to form as a warm front approaches?

• Puffy, low clouds

• Wispy, high clouds that thicken

• Dark storm clouds

• Clouds only at night

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather is associated with a high-pressure system?

• Rain and thunderstorms

• Tornadoes and hurricanes

• Sunny and clear skies

• Strong winds and hail

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What are the conditions for a low-pressure system?

• Dry air and sunshine

• Calm winds and cool weather

• Cloudy skies, strong winds, and precipitation

• Clear skies and snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How can you identify a cold front on a weather map?

• A blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of movement

• A red line with semicircles

• An H symbol

• A circle with an L

What causes clouds to form?

• Sunlight hitting the ground

• Wind moving downward

• Water vapor rising and cooling

• The moon pulling air upward

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which weather condition often happens after low-level clouds quickly form from a cold front?

• Steady light rain

• Heavy rain or snow

• No precipitation

• Fog

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does a satellite image showing tall clouds and swirling patterns over the ocean usually indicate?

• A cold front

• A thunderstorm

• A hurricane

• A warm front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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