Climate and weather

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What affects weather because the further north or south you go from the Equator, the less solar energy (heat)?

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latitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What affects weather and climate because it heats the Earth unevenly?

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sunlight

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______ is the average pattern for weather over a long period of time.

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climate

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In Orlando, the daily average temperature during the month of March from 1959-2019 is 66.5°F (19.2°C). Recent records show that in March of 2019, Orlando experienced temperatures of 80°F (26.7°C) or higher on 16 of its 31 days. Based on the data above, what conclusion can be made by a meteorologist?

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The temporary change in temperature means the weather has changed.

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The result of the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area is called _.

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air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Movement of water through Earth's spheres during a winter storm: hail followed by rain.

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Water vapor from the hydrosphere forms clouds, freezing in the atmosphere and falling back to the geosphere as precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How does the Sun influence temperature differences in land, air, and water that contribute to atmospheric movement?

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The Sun heats the land faster than water causing the air above the land to warm and rise.

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A polar climate is?

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consistently cool

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A temperate climate is?

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warm and cool

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the measure of distance in degrees north and south from the equator?

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latitude