Big Idea #7 Weather and Climate Quiz

To know the current weather conditions in a place, you need the current air pressure and _______________.

• the pollen levels in the area.

• the monthly temperatures.

• the current temperature and average wind speed.

• the monthly precipitation levels.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What will most likely produce hail?

• Moderate temperatures with no wind

• Cold temperatures and mostly cloudy

• Hot temperatures with occasional winds

• Cooling temperatures, high clouds, with strong winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When the temperature is 72 degrees Fahrenheit, what form of precipitation will most likely happen?

• Sleet

• Rain

• Snow

• Hail

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A rainforest located in the tropics is described as having...

• low average rainfall and high daytime temperatures

• high average rainfall and temperatures

• high average rainfall and moderate temperatures

• low average rainfall and moderate temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When a country is located in the polar climate zone and is near an ocean with a warm current, what is its climate like?

• It is warmer and wetter than the other polar countries near it.

• It is warmer and has less rain and snow than the other polar countries near it.

• It has the same climate as the polar countries

• Is is much colder than the other polar countries near it.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What factor causes snow to remain on the peak of a mountain in the Summer?

• Air Pressure

• Precipitation

• Longitude

• Temperature

Wind coming from the ocean coast of Florida is usually...

• hot and dry

• hot and humid

• cold and dry

• cold and wet

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Wind coming from the inland of Florida is usually...

• cold and wet

• cold and dry

• hot and dry

• hot and humid

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which climate is known for being cold and dry?

• Polar

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Dessert

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which climate zone is usually sunny, rains during the Summer, does not have snow, is warm and humid?

• Desert

• Polar

• Tropical

• Temperate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6