LockeD! - 5.8A - Weather and Climate #3

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is measured over a period of years and climate changes daily

• Weather changes daily and can be predicted, but climate cannot ever be predicted

• Weather cannot be predicted, but climate is certain

• Weather conditions describe how the air feels outside daily; climate is the average weather of an area measured over several years

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The process of the water cycle causes water to evaporate from Earth’s lake, condense, and then fall back to Earth as precipitation. Because of this process, water from Lake Ontario and Lake Erie may one day fall back to Earth as rain in Pennsylvania and New York. Rain falling to Earth after a clear, sunny morning is an example of—

• a wind speed

• a climate pattern

• a change in weather

• a warming trend

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Which of the following maps is best for analyzing changes in climatic patterns of diverse ecosystems?

• a map that shows the climate zones for the continental U.S.

• a map that shows the climate zones for different regions around the world

• a map that shows the local weather information of a specific area

• a map that shows the locations of mountains and oceans

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A student made the observation, “The temperature is always hotter during the summer.” What can you conclude from this statement?

• the weather is always the same during the summer

• a hot climate during the summer is experienced where the student lives

• it does not rain during the summer

• weather is recorded several months at a time

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Based on the information in the table, which month will most likely have the best weather conditions to plan a picnic at the park?

• March

• May

• June

• November

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A group of students cut out the weather map from the newspaper. The weather forecast predicted a cold front would move through he area. Students were asked to mark the map with the appropriate weather symbol. Which symbol shown represents a cold front?

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What does the “L” symbol on a weather map usually associated with?

• fair weather

• good weather with sunny skies

• clear skies

• cloudy with chance of precipitation

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Observe the weather map. What type of activity would be most appropriate for people living in the northern part of Oklahoma (the state right above Texas)?

• watch a movie at home

• picnic at the park

• visit to the local zoo

• swim at the lake

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All of the following weather changes can be measured EXCEPT –

• precipitation

• thermometer

• humidity

• air pressure

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The most influential factors affecting weather change in the atmosphere are—

• clouds and the moon

• air pressure and the sun

• snow and rainfall

• day and night

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