Weather Instruments
Weather vs Climate
The Water Cycle
Properties of Water
Clouds
100
Which instruments collect air temperature and atmospheric pressure to help gather weather data and make forecasts?
- A
thermometer and anemometer
- B
thermometer and barometer
- C
anemometer and barometer
B
thermometer and barometer
100
“This place usually has hot, dry summers” describes what?
Climate
100
Which describes the changing of the state of matter from liquid to gas?
- A
condensation
- B
evaporation
- C
precipitation
- D
water cycle
- B
evaporation
100
Which state of water has a definite shape?
solid
100
On the playground, Gina observes the sky and sees the following clouds.
What type of cloud is she observing?
- C
cumulus
200
Mary needs to figure out if she will be able to fly her kite today, so she uses an anemometer to help her determine the weather conditions.
What purpose does the anemometer serve for Mary?
- A
The anemometer measures wind speed.
- B
The anemometer measures air pressure.
- C
The anemometer measures precipitation levels.
- D
The anemometer measures humidity.
- A
The anemometer measures wind speed.
200
What do you think it's like to live in the desert?
What type of climate would you find in the desert?
- A temperate
- B dry
- C warm and wet
- D freezing cold and rainy
dry
200
Jonas sets a glass of water on his bedside table and forgets about it for a week. He finds the glass of water while cleaning and notices it has less water in it than when he set it out. He realizes that the water has _________ during the week.
- A condensed
- B deposited
- C evaporated
- D sublimated
Evaporated
200
which state of water has no definite shape
gas
200
Clouds are formed when _____ evaporates.
Water
300
Which describes the difference between an anemometer and a wind vane?
- A
An anemometer measures wind speed and a wind vane measures wind direction.
- B
An anemometer measures temperature and a wind vane measures wind direction.
- C
An anemometer measures wind direction and a wind vane measures wind speed.
- D
An anemometer measures barometric pressure and a wind vane measure wind speed.
- A
An anemometer measures wind speed and a wind vane measures wind direction.
300
“It is raining today” is an example of what?
weather
300
Which describes the changing of the state of matter from gas to liquid?
- A
condensation
- B
evaporation
- C
precipitation
- D
water cycle
- A
condensation
300
When a substance, like water, changes state, there is also a change in heat energy.
True or false
true
300
This is a white, puffy cloud that resembles floating cotton. It is often considered a "fair-weathered cloud"
A. Cumulus
400
Thermometers measure ________.
- A light
- B motion
- C temperature
- C temperature
400
What describes the usual weather of a place over a long period of time?
Climate
400
Claire set a glass of water outside on a hot day. When she returned later, all the water was gone.
Which step on the diagram shows the process that occurred to make Claire’s water disappear and why?
- A
Step three because the water condensed due to the heat.
- B
Step one because the water heated up and turned into precipitation.
- C
Step two because the water evaporated due to the heat.
- D
Step three because the water developed into a cloud because of the heat.
- C
Step two because the water evaporated due to the heat.
400
Water on Earth exists in _________ phases.
3
400
This is a very high, wispy cloud composed of ice. It usually predicts fair weather.
Cirrus
500
Which explains how a barometer helps meteorologists make weather forecasts?
- A
It collects data about wind speed which helps them determine how long a storm will last.
- B
It collects data about the direction of the wind which helps them predict where fronts will travel.
- C
It collects data about air pressure which helps them predict when and when thunderstorms will develop.
- D
It collects data about air temperature which helps them determine when warm or cold fronts are approaching.
- C
It collects data about air pressure which helps them predict when and when thunderstorms will develop.
500
What is the main difference between weather and climate?
Weather is short-term, while climate is the usual pattern over a long time.
500
Alex created a model of the water cycle on his tablet.
Which is the BEST conclusion that can be drawn from Alex’s model?
- A
Water spends more time evaporating than condensing or precipitating.
- B
The water cycle always begins with evaporation from the ocean.
- C
Water can move through the water cycle in many ways.
- D
The water cycle always follows the same path.
- C
Water can move through the water cycle in many ways.
500
A lake’s water level went from a high to a low level.
Which of the following MOST LIKELY occurred to change the level of the lake’s water from high to low?
- A
Ice melted, then water vaporized.
- B
It rained, then water froze
- C
Ice melted, then it rained.
- D
It rained, then ice melted.
- A
Ice melted, then water vaporized.
500
Which letter represents cirrus clouds, clouds that are formed at high altitudes and are made of mostly ice crystals?
C