Weather vs Climate

Weather vs Climate

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-PS1-4, MS-ESS2-6

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a long period.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to water in a rain gauge if it does not rain for a week?

Back

The amount of rain water will decrease due to evaporation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which statement describes climate?

Back

San Diego typically has warm weather and sunny skies in June.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the water cycle, what is the process of water changing from a liquid to a gas called?

Back

Evaporation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is formed in the sky during the water cycle?

Back

Clouds.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean when we say it is 'below freezing'?

Back

It means the temperature is below 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit), causing water to freeze.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of weather?

Back

A thunderstorm causing flooding in Houston.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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