weather/climate 1

Climate is ______.

• what the air is like outside
• the temperature of a day
• pattern of weather in a place over many years.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Weather is ______.

• what air is like outside
• pattern of weather in a place over many years.
• the evaporation of water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What angle would Earth's tilt need to be in order for there to be NO seasons on Earth?

• 0^o
• 45^o
• 60^o
• Earth's tilt does not offset the seasons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The average temperature in Atlanta in June is 25^o C, but the average temperature in December is 7^o C. Why is the average temperature in Atlanta higher in June than in December?

• The Sun is hotter during June than it is during December.
• Earth is closer to the Sun in June than it is during December.
• Earth's axis is tilted so that Atlanta gets more direct sunlight in June than in December.
• The atmosphere in Atlanta absorbs more heat from sunlight in June than in December.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which statement describes why the Earth has seasons?

• Its axis is titled as it revolves around the sun.
• The distance changes as it revolves around the sun.
• The moon revolves around it.
• The sun's axis is tilted.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following is typical of a tropical climate?

• cold, dry air
• cool, moist air
• hot, dry air
• warm, moist air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

El Niño is an ocean current that is warmer than normal and recurs every few years in the Pacific Ocean. What effect would warmer waters have on weather along the Pacific Coast of the United States?

• The wind speeds over water would decrease.
• The air temperatures over land would decrease.
• Less water would evaporate into the atmosphere and cause a drought.
• More water would evaporate into the atmosphere and lead to more rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

While visiting the beach during summer vacation, a sea breeze keeps you cool and comfortable during the hottest part of the day. Which BEST explains why this happens?

• warm air rising over land allows cooler air from the ocean to blow inland
• cool air rising over land allows warm air from the ocean to blow inland
• there are similarities in temperature between the land and the water
• a storm is approaching

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

While visiting the beach during summer vacation, a sea breeze keeps you cool and comfortable during the hottest part of the day. Which BEST explains why this happens?

• warm air rising over land allows cooler air from the ocean to blow inland
• cool air rising over land allows warm air from the ocean to blow inland
• there are similarities in temperature between the land and the water
• a storm is approaching

Warm air rising at the equator and cold air sinking at the poles is one reason for which event?

• hurricanes 
• Coriolis force
• earth's rotation
• convection currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6