Climate Test Review

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What is the average yearly conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in an area?

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Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are broad regions or areas with similar climates?

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Climate regions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Highland climates are typically found in which type of terrain?

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Mountain terrain

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What is the area near the equator, 23.5 degrees north to 23.5 degrees south, characterized by direct or near-direct sunlight year-round?

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Tropical Zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Identify the climate region: Ice Cap.

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Found mainly in Greenland and Antarctica, the temperature is almost always below freezing, with very little complex plant life.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the climate zone characterized by moderate temperatures and distinct seasons?

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Temperate Zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What type of climate is characterized by very low precipitation and extreme temperatures?

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Desert Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the phenomenon called when warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating wind patterns?

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Convection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the term for the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area?

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Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6