Climate vs Weather Review

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 (30 or more years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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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 (30 or more years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What drives our climate here on Earth?

• latitude from the equator

• the Sun

• the rotational speed of the Earth

• longitude from the Prime Meridian

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Why is Earth's equator warmer than the poles?

• angle of the sun is more direct

• it's closer to the sun

• there is more water near the equator

• snow at the poles keeps it cold

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What do greenhouse gases do?

• block harmful UV radiation from reaching Earth
• warm the planet by trapping heat radiating from the Earth 
• allow heat to escape the Earth's atmosphere cooling the planet
• protect the Earth from harmful meteor strikes

Human activities and burning fossil fuels have released excessive amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.  This has increased Global Warming. THESE ACTIONS HAVE CHANGED THE...

• Climate
• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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We had a warmer than typical winter last year. This is an example of....

• Climate Change
• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What are the narrow belts of fast­moving air at the higher levels of the troposphere called?

• rip currents

• hurricanes

• sea breezes

• jet streams

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What human activity contributes to adding carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Creating Biodiesel

• Burning Fossil Fuels

• Farming

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

It snowed 5 inches last night

• Weather
• Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5