Climate vs Weather

Over a 30-year period residents of an area have noticed that spring-like conditions have been starting earlier each year. This general observation is MOST likely based on...

• a series of climate observations indicating a possible change in weather.

• a series of weather observations indicating a possible change in climate.

• using weather instead of climate to describe conditions in a small area.

• using climate instead of weather to describe conditions in a small area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

An area is described as having mild temperatures in the summer and being cool and rainy in the winter. On a day in May, the area experienced snow. Which BEST describes this day in terms of weather and climate?

• The weather was different from the normal climate for the area.

• The climate was different from the normal weather for the area.

• Weather and climate were different from the normal properties for the area.

• Climate and weather were changing into a new set of normal properties for the area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which statement BEST describes the climate of Nevada?

• Temperature at night dropped behind a cold front.

• Air pressure increased gradually all week.

• Wind increased during the day.

• Humidity is low throughout every summer.

A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall at one location over a short time period. How can a rain gauge be MOST effectively used to provide a partial description of climate?

• by making a single, very accurate observation

• by making many observations over many years

• by determining how much rain it takes to fill the rain gauge

• by determining the average amount of rain per rainstorm

This graph illustrates temperatures for an area collected over several years.

Why is the graph useful for making predictions of future temperatures for the area?

• The graph provides data for summer and winter.

• The graph indicates maximum temperature limits.

• The graph shows clear temperature patterns.

• The graph shows current weather conditions.

On December 12th a snowstorm in a city produced 20 centimeters of snowfall. When can this event be used to describe the climate of the region?

• if the snowfall set a record

• if the snowfall was unusual for the area

• if the snowfall was consistent with weather in December over time

• if the snowfall remained on the ground for longer than one month

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which statement BEST describes the climate of an area?

• The average yearly rainfall in Nevada is approximately 23 cm.

• At 3:00 a.m. a winter storm warning was issued for Lake Tahoe.

• At 4:00 p.m. the relative humidity in southern Nevada was 10%.

• The lowest temperature last week in Carson City was 9°C.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Joan picked up a brochure on North Carolina and learned the facts listed below.

It may experience either hot, humid summer conditions or more moderate summer conditions. The annual rainfall across the state ranges from 37 to 90 inches.

Which aspect of North Carolina was Joan focusing on from the brochure?

• weather in North Carolina

• climate of North Carolina

• ecosystems in North Carolina

• biomes of North Carolina

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A student reads the following description of a region: “It has warm summers, moderate winters, and frequent rainfall.” What information does this description BEST provide?

• current weather

• climate changes

• weather forecast

• general climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A student writes the following statement in a journal: “It was 84°F at 3 p.m. on Tuesday in the schoolyard.” This statement BEST describes which system?

• local weather

• local climate

• regional weather

• regional climate