ClimateWeather_Tues_05.20_4.10C

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of weather conditions?

• Sunny

• Rainy

• Tropical zone

• Humidity

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the long-term average pattern of weather in a particular area, while climate is the daily state of the atmosphere.

• Weather is the daily state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, while climate is the long-term average pattern of weather in a particular area.

• Weather and climate mean the same thing.

• Climate is the temperature on a specific day, while weather is the average over years.

Open Ended

Why is it important to use averages when describing climate instead of just using daily weather data?

Multiple Choice

What is the average temperature if the temperatures for the last three months are 90°, 82°, and 84°?

• 85.3°

• 90°

• 82°

• 84°

Multiple Choice

What is the atmosphere?

• The thin layer of gas between Earth's surface and outer space

• The solid ground beneath Earth's surface

• The layer of water covering Earth's surface

• The core of the Earth

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about precipitation are supported by the sample student response?

• There is more precipitation in the fall.

• All seasons have some precipitation.

• Winter has the least precipitation.

• Summer has no precipitation.

Multiple Choice

Based on the maps, which region has a wider distribution of pitcher plants?

• North America

• Southeastern United States

• Western United States

• Northeastern United States

Open Ended

Why might pale pitcher plants live only in the specific areas shown on the range map?

Multiple Choice

Which year had the highest total precipitation in Big Thicket National Preserve according to the graph?

• 1990

• 2000

• 2010

• 2020

Open Ended

What is one new thing you learned today about Earth's features and processes?