Glencoe Science Chapter 14 Lesson 1
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6th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between climate and weather?
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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of climate has warm summers and cold winters?
Back
Continental climate.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a rain shadow?
Back
A rain shadow is a dry area on the leeward side of a mountain where precipitation is significantly less than on the windward side.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What characterizes a polar climate?
Back
A polar climate is characterized by cold temperatures year-round.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does altitude affect temperature?
Back
Generally, as altitude increases, temperature decreases, meaning higher altitudes tend to be colder.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of precipitation?
Back
Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a desert?
Back
A desert is a region that receives very little precipitation, typically less than 250 mm (10 inches) per year.
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