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Weather vs. Climate

Authored by Darren Hanson

Science

9th Grade

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Weather vs. Climate
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The amount of water vapor in the air

Humidity
Ice cream
Sleet
Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The average of weather conditions over a long time, usually at least 30 years

Weather 
Climate
Hurricane Matthew
Humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Wind

movement of air from an area of high density and pressure to low density and pressure. Caused by uneven heating of the earth

Very dense cool dry air. Brings happy weather.

Low density air. Brings lousy weather.

The movement of air as a result of Earths rotation. (Northern Hemisphere it curves to the right)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Air Pressure

The force exerted by the atmosphere on Earth’s surface by the weight of the air above.

Very dense cool dry air. Brings happy weather.

movement of air from an area of high density and pressure to low density and pressure. Caused by uneven heating of the earth

Low density air. Brings lousy weather.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Humidity

movement of air from an area of high density and pressure to low density and pressure. Caused by uneven heating of the earth

Very dense cool dry air. Brings happy weather.

Low density air. Brings lousy weather

The amount of water vapor in the air

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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