4.4 Science Assessment

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When a meteorologist predicts the weather, this prediction is called-

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Knowing _______ helps predict where air masses will move.

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Meteorologists predict and report the weather for different locations. What tool provides the best way for a meteorologist to show this information?

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Which instrument could tell you if the conditions are right for snow fall?

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Which of the following correctly refers to a person who gathers weather data by using a variety of instruments?

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This weather tool is located in Lily's back yard. What type of weather tool is this?

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The photo above shows how a student made an anemometer. How does such an anemometer work?

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Sam saw a scientist use a tool that looked like the draing above. He asked the scientist what he was doing with the tool and he said he was measuring how fast the wind was moving. What is the name of the tool pictured?

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Jessie heard the meteorologist on TV say that his city had received 2 inches of rainfall. Which of the following devices was MOST likely used to get this information?

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A weather vane would work best in which location?

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What are barometers used to measure?

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Aaron made a weather vane for a science class project. In which direction can he record the wind according to his weather vane?

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The high and low temperatures for each day listed in a chart have been measured using a--

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Clouds that are wispy, white, and stretching across the sky indicate fair weather. What type of clouds are these?

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Grey clouds that cover the whole sky often indicate a storm in the near future. What type of clouds are these?

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What types of clouds have visible vertical development and well- defined edges?

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What is made of tiny drops of water, bits of ice, and dust?

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In the fall of 1992, several parts of South Carolina experienced a category 3 tornado. What effects were noticeable after the tornado?

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A student is recording an observation in her science journal. She describeds the clouds over her back-yard fence as "spread out all over the sky in lots of layers. The clouds are covering up all of the blue sky. the sun is even covered up."

What type of clouds does she see?

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Choose the BEST description of stratus clouds.

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If you were planning to take a trip in a hot air balloon, what type of clouds would you want in the sky?

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Another name for a cumulonimbus cloud is a--

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A high feathery cloud formed of ice crystals is called a--

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When a meteorologist predicts the weather, this prediction is called-

Knowing _______ helps predict where air masses will move.

Meteorologists predict and report the weather for different locations. What tool provides the best way for a meteorologist to show this information?

Which instrument could tell you if the conditions are right for snow fall?

Which of the following correctly refers to a person who gathers weather data by using a variety of instruments?

This weather tool is located in Lily's back yard. What type of weather tool is this?

The photo above shows how a student made an anemometer. How does such an anemometer work?

Sam saw a scientist use a tool that looked like the draing above. He asked the scientist what he was doing with the tool and he said he was measuring how fast the wind was moving. What is the name of the tool pictured?

Jessie heard the meteorologist on TV say that his city had received 2 inches of rainfall. Which of the following devices was MOST likely used to get this information?

A weather vane would work best in which location?

What are barometers used to measure?

Aaron made a weather vane for a science class project. In which direction can he record the wind according to his weather vane?

The high and low temperatures for each day listed in a chart have been measured using a--

Clouds that are wispy, white, and stretching across the sky indicate fair weather. What type of clouds are these?

Grey clouds that cover the whole sky often indicate a storm in the near future. What type of clouds are these?

What types of clouds have visible vertical development and well- defined edges?

What is made of tiny drops of water, bits of ice, and dust?

In the fall of 1992, several parts of South Carolina experienced a category 3 tornado. What effects were noticeable after the tornado?

A student is recording an observation in her science journal. She describeds the clouds over her back-yard fence as "spread out all over the sky in lots of layers. The clouds are covering up all of the blue sky. the sun is even covered up." What type of clouds does she see?

Choose the BEST description of stratus clouds.

If you were planning to take a trip in a hot air balloon, what type of clouds would you want in the sky?

Another name for a cumulonimbus cloud is a--

A high feathery cloud formed of ice crystals is called a--

What type of cloud is shown in this photo?

A student is recording an observation in her science journal. She describeds the clouds over her back-yard fence as "spread out all over the sky in lots of layers. The clouds are covering up all of the blue sky. the sun is even covered up."

What type of clouds does she see?