Why do scientists measure changes in weather?

To predict what kind of weather might happen next

What are weather maps used for? (Pick one of two correct answers)

To collect weather data, To predict weather

How does a levee work?

It slows or stops water from flowing into an area.

Mr. Kilian heard thunder from lightning while he was in the pool. What should he do?

Go indoors and stay away from windows, water, and electronic equipment.

How does a lightning rod help prevent fire and other damage?

It directs electricity safely to the ground.

Which of these is NOT true about weather?

Scientists always know what the weather will be.

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Earth Science Unit Review

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1
How are thunderstorms and hurricanes hazardous?
They can cause flooding
All of the above
They can produce lightning
Strong winds can damage trees and buildings
2
What part of a hurricane produces the most hazardous impact?
Lightning
Low Temperatures
Flooding
High Temperatures
3
What is climate?
The season of a specific place
weather pattern in an area over a long period of time
The same thing as weather
the air outside at a certain time and place
4
What are seasons?
A pattern of increasing temperature
A pattern of weather changes throughout the year
Rainy and warm periods that occur in different locations
Changes in the weather from one week to another
5
Why do scientists measure changes in weather?
To determine when summer will start
To predict what kind of weather might happen next
So they will be able to change the weather
To know exactly how much precipitation there will be tomorrow
6
What are weather maps used for? (Pick one of two correct answers)
To measure weather data
To change weater
To collect weather data
To predict weather
7
How does a levee work?
It soaks up water faster than the water can flood an area.
It protects people from the 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.
8
Name the seasons in order.
Fall, winter, summer, spring
Winter, spring, summer, fall
Summer, spring, fall, winter
Spring, summer, winter, fall
9
Changes in temperature can cause air to move.
False
True
10
Mr. Kilian heard thunder from lightning while he was in the pool. What should he do?
Go get an umbrella and wait beside the pool.
Go indoors and stay away from windows, water, and electronic equipment.
Stay in the water until after the storm has passed.
Stand next to a taller object until the storm passes.
11
Wind speed is measured with which instrument?
Theromometer
Rain gauge
Anemometer
Wind vane
12
Which of these is the hardest to prepare for to reduce its impact?
Lightning
Hurricane
Tornado
Flood
13
Which instrument measures air pressure?
Wind vane
Barometer
Thermometer
Rain gauge
14
How does a lightning rod help prevent fire and other damage?
It bounces the electricity back to the cloud.
It stops the flow of electricity
It uses the electricity to power electronics.
It directs electricity safely to the ground.
15
Which of the following does NOT reduce the impact of flooding?
Dam
Levee
Sand Bags
Storm Shelter
16
What is formed when air masses meet?
Zone
Front
Climate
Season
17
Which of these is NOT true about weather?
Scientists always know what the weather will be.
Weather can change from season to season.
Weather can change from day to day.
Weather describes the conditions in the air outside.
18
Where can lightning happen?
All of the above
From ground to cloud
From cloud to cloud
From cloud to ground

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