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6.20 Weather Processes and Forecasting Worksheet

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This Grade 6 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 6.20 Weather Processes and Forecasting. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Weather Processes and Forecasting - Which diagram or model best shows weather processes and forecasting? (NGSS MS‑ESS2‑5; DCI ESS2.D)

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Grade 6

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Science

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

The school picnic starts at 1 p.m. At 9 a.m. pressure is 1017 mb and skies are mostly clear. By 11 a.m. pressure falls to 1011 mb, humidity rises to 80%, south wind increases, and tall dark clouds build west of the school. Which forecast is best?

AThe weather will stay dry and calm through the afternoon.

BThunderstorms are likely this afternoon, so the picnic should move indoors.

CSnow is likely by lunchtime no matter the temperature.

DThe pressure drop means the Sun will set earlier than usual.

Solution & Explanation:The falling pressure, rising humidity, stronger wind, and building dark clouds all signal stormy weather later in the day.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Which classroom investigation would best test how uneven heating can create wind?

AUse two different surfaces under a lamp and observe air movement with smoke or ribbon above them.

BPlace one sealed rock in a drawer and weigh it once.

CRecord the weather from a different city for one afternoon only.

DMeasure rainfall on a day with no clouds and no moisture source.

Solution & Explanation:Comparing air movement above differently heated surfaces directly tests whether uneven heating can produce local winds.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Use the cold-front cross-section. Which cloud and precipitation outcome is most likely near the front?

AThin cirrus with no rain

BLayered clouds with light drizzle only

CTall storm clouds with brief heavy rain

DFog with no lifting of air

Solution & Explanation:Cold fronts often force warm air upward quickly, which can build tall storm clouds and produce heavy rain.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 6 Science students. It aligns with educational standard MS-ESS2-5 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: NGSS MS-ESS2-5. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Which diagram or model best shows weather processes and forecasting? Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: NGSS MS-ESS2-5; DCI ESS2.D.).