Weather and Climate -

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes weather?

• The average conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time

• The day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere

• The study of earthquakes

• The movement of tectonic plates

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'climate'?

• The average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

• The weather on a single day

• The amount of rainfall in a week

• The temperature at noon

Multiple Choice

What are three main factors that influence the climate of a region, as described in the slides?

• Distance from the equator, elevation, large bodies of water

• Wind speed, soil type, animal population

• Earthquake frequency, volcanoes, plate tectonics

• Population density, city size, road networks

Open Ended

Explain how the Sun influences both weather and climate systems on Earth. (Write in complete sentences)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the hydrosphere is correct?

• It includes all of Earth's water, such as oceans, lakes, rivers, and ice.

• It only refers to the water in the oceans.

• It is not involved in regulating Earth's temperature.

• It does not interact with the atmosphere.

Open Ended

Describe the role of the water cycle in weather and climate. (write in complete sentences)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains how wind patterns are created?

• Warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating wind patterns.

• Wind is caused by the Earth's rotation only.

• Wind is produced by the movement of the oceans.

• Wind forms only near mountains.

Open Ended

What is the difference between weather and climate? (write in complete sentences)

Open Ended

How does the Sun provide energy that impacts weather and climate? (write in complete sentences)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'weather' as explained in the lesson?

• The average atmospheric conditions over a long period of time

• The day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere

• The study of earthquakes and volcanoes

• The movement of tectonic plates

Drag and Drop

A ​

Placeholder

is a prediction of what the weather will be like for the next few days.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

weather forecast

temperature

weather

Match

Match the climate type to the best description.

• hot and humid zone

• typically warm and humid summers & mild winters

• extremely cold winter & cool summers

tropical

temperate

polar

• tropical

• temperate

• polar

Match

Match the following

• Weather

• Climate

• Atmosphere

Happens Day to Day

Happens over a long period time

layers of air that surround Earth’s surface

• Happens Day to Day

• Happens over a long period time

• layers of air that surround Earth’s surface