Weather and Climate

In the summer we usually experience high temperatures and very little rain.

• weather
• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

It is raining.

• weather
• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Over the last decade we have had an increase in the amount of rain in our area.

• weather
• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The high temperature today will be near 75 F.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The average winter temperature is 45 F.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following gases DOES NOT trap heat?

• carbon dioxide
• nitrogen
• water vapor
• methane

What is the definition of "Greenhouse Effect?"

• Gases that increase Earth's temperature

• when the gases in Earth’s atmosphere trap heat from the Sun and keep the planet warm

• the pattern of weather that occurs over time

• When our climate changes

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

What is the definition of weather?

• The condition of the air/atmosphere around the Earth

• The pattern of weather over time

• Rain and Snow

• When water falls from the sky

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the definition of climate?

• The condition of the air around the Earth

• The rainforest

• The pattern of weather over time

• How hot it is in a certain place

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How are greenhouse gasses harming our environment?

• They aren't

• Less heat is able to escape causing the Earth to cool down

• Less heat is able to escape causing the Earth to warm up

• More heat is able to escape

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5