Science Midyear District Assessment Review

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather is what is happening right now outside. Climate is the average weather conditions in an area over a long period.

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What should people wear in the Northwest near Seattle when the forecast is for clear, mild weather?

Back

People should wear long sleeves and pants.

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What vocabulary word describes why a soccer ball slows down in the grass?

Back

Friction.

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What is a push or pull that causes an object to move?

Back

Force.

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Which instrument should students use to observe changes in weather pressure?

Back

Barometer.

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What does a barometer measure?

Back

A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling us down.

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What is an anemometer used for?

Back

An anemometer is used to measure wind speed.

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What is the role of temperature in weather prediction?

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Temperature helps predict the current weather conditions and can indicate changes in weather.