Weather vs. Climate

The current condition of the air, or the atmosphere, on our planet is known as _____

• climate
• weather
• elements
• temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The minute by minute changes in the atmosphere are known as _____

• climate
• weather
• elements
• temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Average atmospheric conditions over a long period of time are known as _____

• climate
• weather
• elements
• temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What form of precipitation is basically liquid water that falls from the sky?

• rain
• sleet
• snow
• hail

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following best describes weather?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following best describes climate?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following best describes weather?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Which of the following best describes climate?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Over the last decade we have had an increase in the amount of rain in our area.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The average winter temperature is 30 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6