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Weather vs. Climate

Authored by Kaitlyn Noelker

Science

12th Grade

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Weather vs. Climate
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What kind of data is used in weather forecasting?

Qualitative

Quantitative

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How do meteorologists predict the weather?

They communicate with each other across the nation by fax machine

They input data in computer models and analyze the results

They track the clouds and precipitation levels then predict based on those observations alone.

They consult with higher beings and then relay the information to the public.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How do different substances affect temperature on a local scale?

Different surfaces reflect the Sun's radiation differently causing changes in local temperatures

Different surfaces have no effect on local temperatures

The Sun's radiation creates different audio waves on different surfaces which affects local temperatures

Different surfaces are rated differently on the Richter scale which relates to local temperatures

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What causes differences in atmospheric pressure?

Biodiversity

Biomass

Surface temperatures

Meteorology

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How long are short term weather forecasts accurate?

2 months

3 weeks

4 days

1 week

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How does the Sun affect climate?

the Sun has no effect on the climate

The Sun moves closer to the Earth which results in an increase in the radiation on Earth's surface

The Sun creates atmosphere molecules from nothing and reduces the amount of radiation on Earth's surface

The Sun has different amounts of sunspots which results in an increase or decrease in the radiation that reaches Earth

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What are Milankovitch cycles?

The hypothesis that over thousands of years there are changes in Earth's orbit, tilt, and rotation.

The hypothesis that greenhouse gases are contributing to climate change

The evidence that hurricanes more often occur in dry climates in cold waters.

The evidence that pressure increases with height due to the Sun's radiation

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