Lesson 1- 8.1-8.3

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

• Weather is about temperature only, while climate is about precipitation only.

• Weather is measured globally, while climate is measured locally.

• Weather and climate mean the same thing.

Open Ended

List and explain two factors that affect climate as discussed in the slides.

Multiple Select

Select all the factors that affect climate from the list below:

• Latitude

• Presence of large bodies of water

• Ocean/air currents

• Soil pH

Open Ended

How does latitude influence the amount of solar energy received at different locations on Earth?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are included in the Earth's climate system?

• Air

• Land

• Liquid water

• All of the above

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The Sun powers Earth's ___ system.

Open Ended

What is the difference between weather and climate? Provide examples to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'climate'?

• The average weather patterns over a long period of time

• A single storm event

• The temperature on a specific day

• A sudden change in wind direction

Open Ended

Explain what drives weather.

Open Ended

Explain how latitude affects climate. Use examples to support your answer.

Fill in the Blank

At the poles, solar radiation is spread out over a larger area and is more likely to be ___ by the atmosphere before reaching the Earth's surface.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following surfaces has the highest albedo?

• Polar ice caps

• Forests

• Bare farm fields

• Oceans

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's session about collaborative learning, what is one strategy you plan to use to be more involved in your learning group?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for maximizing the use of your learning groups in collaborative learning?

• Always have a role such as manager, recorder, or speaker

• Actually converse with your peers

• Assign someone as a social media ambassador

• Ask questions to clarify

Multiple Choice

Why is it beneficial to answer some review and quiz questions as you go through a unit rather than waiting until the end?

• It helps reinforce learning and understanding throughout the unit.

• It allows you to finish the unit faster.

• It reduces the amount of homework at the end.

• It makes it easier to skip sections.