Review of Weather + Climate

Why do scientists record patterns in weather?

• They can tell what the exact temperature will be the next day.

• They can prove that the patterns are wrong.

• They can make predicitons about what will happen next.

• They can use the patterns to change the seasons.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is determined by temperature, wind direction, and precipitation, while climate only focuses on temperature.

• Weather happens day to day, and climate is the average weather over a long time.

• Climate is just focused on certain areas and all other areas are focused on weather.

• Climate happens day to day, weather is the average temperature over a long time.

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Which statement describes weather?

• The temperature is 35 degrees Celsius in Brownsville today.

• Summers in El Paso are hot and dry.

• Winters in New York City can be cold.

• The Sun will set in San Diego today at 6:45pm.

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Average weather conditions for a region year after year.

• Climate

• Weather

• Pattern

• Prediction

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Information that has been collected.

• Data

• Extent

• Pattern

• Range

Weather data is different than climate data. Which of the following is an example of weather data?

• The average high temperature in May is 21°C in the Midwest of the United States

• Central Australia usually receives less than 110 mm of rainfall all year

• The relative humidity was 24% at noon on July 23 in Tempe, Arizona

• On average, there is 88mm of rain in the Gulf Coast region in July

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Students measured the rainfall outside their classroom for five days and recorded their observations. The greatest increase in the amount of rainfall was between -

• June 12 and June 13

• June 11 and June 12

• June 10 and June 11

• June 13 and June 14

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What could the title of this table be?

• Climate Report for Old Dime Box, TX

• Average Temperatures for Old Dime Box, TX

• Weather Report for Old Dime Box, TX

• Precipitation Report for Old Dime Box, TX

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The table shows some weather data collected over a five-day period. What pattern over the five days can be observed in the collected data?

• There was more rain on the warmer days.

• Rain came along with lower temperatures.

• There were fewer clouds as the week went on.

• Temperature increased during the week.

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What question could students answer after reading this map?

• What is the temperature in Alaska?

• What is the climate for the majority of the U.S.?

• What is the difference in population of the Northern hemisphere compared to the Southern hemisphere?

• Which city has the most rainfall for the month of September?

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