Weather vs. Climate

Weather vs. Climate

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5, MS-PS1-4

+6

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is weather?

Back

Weather refers to the day-to-day changes in the atmosphere, including temperature, precipitation, and wind.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is climate?

Back

Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time, typically 30 years.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does temperature measure?

Back

Temperature measures how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Celsius (C) or Fahrenheit (F).

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does weather differ from climate?

Back

Weather is short-term and can change daily, while climate is long-term and represents average conditions over many years.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of weather?

Back

An example of weather is a sunny day with a high of 75°F.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of climate?

Back

An example of climate is the average winter temperature in a region being 30°F.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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