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Earth Science Unit: Weather and Climate from National Geographic's Exploring Science
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1
Here is the average seasonal precipitation in Charlottesville, VA. Which of these is correct?
Spring and summer are the wettest seasons.
Winter and fall are the wettest seasons.
Spring brings the most rain.
Fall is wetter than summer.
2
Why do scientists measure changes in weather?
so they will be able to change the weather
to know exactly how much rain or snow there will be tomorrow
to determine when summer will start
to predict what kind of weather might happen next
3
How does a lightning rod help prevent fire and other damage?
It uses the electricity to power electronics.
It bounces the electricity back to the cloud.
It directs electricity safely to the ground
It stops the flow of electricity.
4
Which of these is NOT true about weather?
Weather describes the conditions in the air outside.
Weather can change from day to day.
Scientists always know what the weather will be like.
Weather can change from season to season.
5
How does a levee work?
It soaks up water faster than the water can flood an area.
It protects people from strong winds of a hurricane.
It gives people a high place to go in case of a flood.
It slows or stops water from flowing into an area.
6
Wind speed is measured with which instrument?
anemometer
wind vane
rain gauge
thermometer
7
Sam heard thunder from lightning while he was in the pool. What should he do?
Go get an umbrella and wait beside the pool.
Stand next to a taller object until the storm passes.
Go indoors, stay away from windows, water, and electronics.
Stay in the water until after the storm has passed.
8
Which of these does NOT reduce the impact of flooding?
levee
storm shelter
dam
bags of sand
9
What instrument measures air pressure?
thermometer
barometer
rain gauge
wind vane
10
A front is approaching Denver. What will the weather there be like as the front passes through?
colder and dry
colder with rain
warmer with snow
warmer and dry
11
Juanita took these temperature readings outside her classroom one day. What could she predict?
The falling temperature will likely bring rain.
The afternoon will likely be warmer; she won't need a jacket
The temperature will rise 16º C degrees throughout the day.
The afternoon will be cold; she'll likely need her jacket.
12
What are seasons?
a pattern of weather changes throughout a year
a pattern of increasing temperature
changes in the weather from one week to another
rainy and warm periods that occur in different locations
13
Which instrument is used to measure the amount of rain that falls?
anemometer
wind vane
rain gauge
barometer
14
Ted's town received 90 cm of snowfall last winter. What can you conclude from that data?
Next year it is unlikely to snow as much there.
A lot of rain probably fell in the spring.
The climate in his town is getting colder and wetter.
His town is located in a climate with cold weather.
15
Which of these is the hardest to prepare for to reduce its impact?
flood
lightning
hurricane
tornado
16
How are thunderstorms and hurricanes dangerous?
all of the above
Strong winds can damage trees and buildings.
They can cause flooding.
They can produce lightning.
17
What are weather maps used for?
to predict weather
to change weather
to collect weather data
to measure weather data
