Weather and Climate

The weather is...

• The typical state of the atmosphere in a long period of time.
• The state of the atmosphere at a particular time. 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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The climate is... 

• The typical state of the atmosphere over a long period of time. 
• The state of the atmosphere at a particular time. 

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Which factor does NOT affect temperature: 

• Latitude.
• Distance from the sea.
• Longitude. 
• Altitude.

The temperate zones of the Earth are between the tropics. Is that true or false? 

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Areas near the sea are cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

• True

• False

This picture shows...

• Convectional rain
• Orographic rain
• Frontal rain

Anticlyclones cause unstabe weather and rain...

• True
• False

The atmospheric pressure is lower in low areas... 

• True
• False

Hot air weighs less than cold air....

• True
• False

Oceanic climate has... 

• Cold winter, mild summers and a rainy season.
• High temperatures all year roung and abundant precipitations. 
• Mild winter, cold summers and droughts in summer. 
• Mild temperatures all year round and abundant, regular precipitations.