Weather and Climate

Varies from day to day.

• Weather

• Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Average weather condition over a long period of time.

• Weather

• Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Temperature, Humidity, Precipitation

• Weather

• Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Energy from the sun that heats the earth.

• Lunar Energy

• Solar Energy

• Thermal Energy

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Why do seasons happen?

• Winds blow in the same direction

• Warm air carries moisture

• The Earth is tilted on its axis at a 23.5 degree angle

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Mountains can influence an area's climate

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Oceans do not affect an area's climate.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A climate zone is determined by

• Latitude

• Humidity

• Cool Temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The atmosphere is made up mostly of

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

Which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur (take place)?

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5