Climate and Weather Concepts

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The most important factors in defining the climate of a region

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The average temperature and average amount of precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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The most important factor in determining the amount of precipitation

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The average temperature of a region

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Climate describes the __________ conditions of a location.

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Long-term

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Weather describes the __________ conditions of a location.

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Short-term.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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__________ changes more frequently than __________

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Weather changes more frequently than climate

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Factor that does NOT affect the climate of a region

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Plants that live in the region

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Locations with the greatest fluctuations in temperature and precipitation

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Locations between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Climate at high elevations vs. low elevations

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High elevations receive more precipitation than low elevations, and lower elevations are warmer than higher elevations.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Locations near the equator

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These locations receive more direct sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Characteristics of temperate climates

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Temperate climates can be fairly hot and/or cold and are found at mid-latitudes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6