ESS 3-4 Lvl 2 (Earth's climate over time)

What is the condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place?

• climate
• temperature
• weather
• air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

• climate
• temperature
• elevation
• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

the climate of a region can be determined by observing, recording, and analyzing the weather for at least

• one hour
• one day
• one week
• one season

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Winters in Maine can reach temperatures below zero.

• Climate
• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Changes from minute-to-minute, hour-to-hour, day-to-day

• Climate
• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A tornado warning was issued for Kansas City this morning.

• Climate
• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Texas has long, hot summers.

• Climate
• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Meteorologists forecast this.

• Climate
• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

It snowed for three days last week.

• Climate
• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

To learn about Earth’s past climate, scientists must gather data from sources such as:

• Ice cores, rocks, fossils, tree rings, and sediment

• old buildings, statues, towers, and roadways

• weather balloons, weather stations, and space satellites

• old meteorologists who have been reporting the weather for a long time