Science: Vocabulary - Grades 4 & 5

What is the correct use of the term air pressure?
1. Air pressure is when the layer of air that surrounds the Earth presses down.
2. Air pressure is when water evaporates due to warming air.
3. Air pressure is when water vapor produces condensation because of cooling air.
4. Air pressure is when the water droplets in a cloud fall to the Earth.
What is the correct use of the word cloud?
1. The cloud was formed when the water vapor met cooler air.
2. The cloud was formed when the water vapor met warmer air.
3. The cloud was formed when the wind settled down.
4. The cloud was formed when the seasons changed.
What is the correct use of the word front?
1. We had to wear our jackets because the cold front resulted in lower temperatures.
2. We visited the beach to watch the weather front.
3. The earthquake caused a front in the mountain.
4. The front in the volcano opened up and lava came spurting out.
What is the correct use of the word temperature?
1. When the temperature is high, the air feels hot.
2. When the temperature is low, the air feels hot.
3. When the temperature is high, the air feels wet.
4. When the temperature is low, the air feels dry.
What is the correct use of the word meteorology?
1. Meterology is the study of weather.
2. Meterology is the study of plants.
3. Meterology is the study of space.
4. Meterology is the study of animals.
What is the correct use of the word barometer?
1. A barometer is used to measure air pressure.
2. A barometer is used to measure temperature.
3. A barometer is used to measure humidity.
4. A barometer is used to measure wind speed.
What is the correct use of the word hygrometer?
1. A hygrometer is used to measure air pressure.
2. A hygrometer is used to measure temperature.
3. A hygrometer is used to measure humidity.
4. A hygrometer is used to measure wind speed.
What is the correct use of the word anemometer?
1. An anemometer is used to measure air pressure.
2. An anemometer is used to measure temperature.
3. An anemometer is used to measure humidity.
4. An anemometer is used to measure wind speed.
What is the correct use of the word thermometer?
1. A thermometer is used to measure air pressure.
2. A thermometer is used to measure temperature.
3. A thermometer is used to measure humidity.
4. A thermometer is used to measure wind speed.
What is the correct use of the term rain gauge?
1. A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall.
2. A rain gauge measures the direction of rainfall.
3. A rain gauge measures the speed of rainfall.
4. A rain gauge measures the temperature of rainfall.
What is the correct use of the word moisture?
1. The moisture on the grass made it feel wet.
2. The moisture in the sand caused it to dry up.
3. The moisture in the plant grew underground.
4. The moisture in space causes the stars to shine.
What is the correct use of the word humidity?
1. Humidity, the amount of water vapor in the air, makes the warm air feel hotter.
2. Humidity, the amount of oxygen in the air, makes the warm air feel cooler.
3. Humidity, the amount of carbon dioxide in the air, makes the warm air move faster.
4. Humidity, the amount of heat in the air, makes the warm air feel drier.
What is the correct use of the word tornado?
1. A tornado is a storm with funnel shaped winds that spin like a top.
2. A tornado is a storm with lots of rain and high winds.
3. A tornado is a storm with heavy, blowing snow.
4. A tornado is a storm with fast, blowing sand.
What is the correct use of the word sandstorm?
1. A sandstorm is most likely to occur in the desert.
2. A sandstorm is most likely to occur in the forest.
3. A sandstorm is most likely to occur in the ocean.
4. A sandstorm is most likely to occur high in the mountains.
What is the correct use of the word blizzard?
1. A blizzard is a storm with high winds and heavy snow.
2. A blizzard is a storm with high winds and heavy rain.
3. A blizzard is a storm with blowing sand and high temperatures.
4. A blizzard is a storm with high winds but no rain.
What is the correct use of the word hurricane?
1. A hurricane is a storm with heavy rain and strong winds.
2. A hurricane is a storm with heavy snow and strong winds.
3. A hurricane is a storm with blowing sand and heavy rain.
4. A hurricane is a storm with heavy rain and light winds.
What is the correct use of the term air mass?
1. An air mass is a large amount of air with the same temperature and humidity.
2. An area where cool air sinks and pushes down on the Earth's surface with more pressure is an air mass.
3. When the layer of air that surrounds the Earth presses down, this is an air mass.
4. An air mass is when warm air causes water to evaporate.
What is the correct use of the term cold front?
1. When the cold front came through, the temperature fell.
2. When the cold front came through, the temperature rose.
3. When the cold front came through, the temperature stayed the same.
4. When the cold front came through, the temperature rose and then fell.
What is the correct use of the term warm front?
1. When the warm front came through, the temperature rose.
2. When the warm front came through, the temperature fell.
3. When the warm front came through, the temperature stayed the same.
4. When the warm front came through, the temperature fell then rose.
What is the correct use of the word precipitation?
1. Snow and rain are examples of precipitation.
2. Cows and elephants are examples of precipitation.
3. Stratus and cirrus are examples of precipitation.
4. Friction and inertia are examples of precipitation.
What is the correct use of the word thunderstorm?
1. A characteristic of a thunderstorm is lightning.
2. A characteristic of a thunderstorm is snow.
3. A characteristic of a thunderstorm is sleet.
4. A characteristic of a thunderstorm is dry conditions.
What is the correct use of the word cumulus?
1. Clouds that look like cotton puffs are called cumulus.
2. Clouds that are high and feathery are called cumulus.
3. Clouds that form in sheets or layers are called cumulus.
4. Clouds that are seen only at night are called cumulus.
What is the correct use of the word cirrus?
1. Cirrus is a type of cloud.
2. Cirrus is a type of fruit.
3. Cirrus is a type of animal.
4. Cirrus is a type of tree.
What is the correct use of the word prediction?
1. The scientist's prediction was that the plants kept in the shade would not grow as tall as those that were kept in the sun.
2. The scientist's prediction was six plants, a thermometer, and a watering can.
3. The scientist made his prediction at the end of the experiment.
4. The scientist's prediction was that s/he would repeat the experiment six times.
What is the correct use of the word gibbous?
1. Gibbous is a phase of the moon.
2. Gibbous is a kind of monkey.
3. Gibbous is a part of a plant.
4. Gibbous is the name of our galaxy.
What is the correct use of the term new moon?
1. Tonight there is a new moon. We cannot see the moon at all.
2. Tonight there is a new moon. We can see half of the moon.
3. Tonight there is a new moon. We can see a quarter of the moon.
4. Tonight there is a new moon. We can see three quarters of the moon.
What is the correct use of the term lunar eclipse?
1. When a lunar eclipse occurs, the Earth is between the sun and the moon.
2. When a lunar eclipse occurs, the moon is between the sun and the Earth.
3. When a lunar eclipse occurs, the sun is between the moon and the Earth.
4. When a lunar eclipse occurs, the Earth, moon, and sun are not lined up.
What is the correct use of the word axis?
1. The Earth rotates on its axis.
2. Another name for the Earth's axis is the equator.
3. Another name for the Earth's axis is the prime meridian.
4. It takes the Earth 365 days to move around its axis.
What is the correct use of the word rotation?
1. The rotation of the Earth is the reason for day and night.
2. The rotation of the Earth is the reason for the seasons.
3. The rotation of the Earth is the reason for high tide.
4. The rotation of the Earth is the reason for low tide.
What is the correct use of the word revolution?
1. It takes the Earth 365 days to make one revolution around the sun.
2. It takes the Earth 24 hours to make one revolution around the sun.
3. It takes the Earth 29 1/3 days to make one revolution around the sun.
4. It takes the Earth 100 years to make one revolution around the sun.

Science: Vocabulary - Grades 4 & 5

Multiple-Choice ExerciseContent © 2003 Eric Postman; Author of Activity: Tami Maloney; All rights reserved. No commercial, for-profit use of this material is allowed. E-mail comments and questions to Tami Maloney.

What is the correct use of the term air pressure?

What is the correct use of the word cloud?

What is the correct use of the word front?

What is the correct use of the word temperature?

What is the correct use of the word meteorology?

What is the correct use of the word barometer?

What is the correct use of the word hygrometer?

What is the correct use of the word anemometer?

What is the correct use of the word thermometer?

What is the correct use of the term rain gauge?

What is the correct use of the word moisture?

What is the correct use of the word humidity?

What is the correct use of the word tornado?

What is the correct use of the word sandstorm?

What is the correct use of the word blizzard?

What is the correct use of the word hurricane?

What is the correct use of the term air mass?

What is the correct use of the term cold front?

What is the correct use of the term warm front?

What is the correct use of the word precipitation?

What is the correct use of the word thunderstorm?

What is the correct use of the word cumulus?

What is the correct use of the word cirrus?

What is the correct use of the word prediction?

What is the correct use of the word gibbous?

What is the correct use of the term new moon?

What is the correct use of the term lunar eclipse?

What is the correct use of the word axis?

What is the correct use of the word rotation?

What is the correct use of the word revolution?

Multiple-Choice Exercise
Content © 2003 Eric Postman; Author of Activity: Tami Maloney; All rights reserved. No commercial, for-profit use of this material is allowed. E-mail comments and questions to Tami Maloney.