Weather, Climate, and Climate Change

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

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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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which of the following describes weather?

• Tropical

• mostly cloudy with a high of 73 F

• cold winders and warm summers

• 31 months in july

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which statement describes climate

• winter is usually the coldest time of year

• 75 F with a 10% chance of rain

• Cloudy skies

• hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following statements describe climate?

• the type of weather conditions on a certain day

• a description of an ecosystem

• condensation in the atmosphere

• the usual weather in a place over time

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The average yearly weather pattern over many years.

• weather
• air pressure
• climate
• zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is happening in our atmosphere at a certain time and place.

• weather 
• front
• climate
• zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

1.What does the picture represent?

• Lines of latitude

• Greenhouse effect

• Climatic zones

• Weather patterns

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.

• water
• gases
• heat
• water vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is

• riding bicycles

• burning fossil fuels

• texting on cellphones

• eating meat

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5