FOSS Water and Climate Unit

Is weather a measure over a short period of time or a long period of time?

• Short period of time
• Long period of time

Is climate a measure over a short amount of time or a long amount of time?

• Short amount of time
• Long amount of time

What is the major source of energy that heats Earth and drives weather?

• Fossil fuels
• Geothermal energy
• Volcanoes
• The sun

Which of the following statements describe weather? 

• The average or typical conditions that can be expected to occur in a region
• Based on long-term observation and data analysis
• The average temperature for New York City in August is 24°C.
• The conditions of the atmosphere at a given time in a given place

What is NOT a weather-related natural hazard?

• Tornadoes
• Blizzards
• Earthquake
• Drought

What climate area is located in the North and South Poles?

• Polar

• Subarctic

• Temperate

• Tropical

What climate area is located around the Equator?

• Polar

• Desert

• Temperate

• Tropical

Which graph shows weather in New York City, New York, USA in July?

• Graph A

• Graph B

Which stage does the #2 show in the diagram?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation
• run off

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What does the #4 show in the diagram?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• run off