Weather Quiz #1 review

Atmospheric conditions, along with short-term changes, of a particular place at a particular time are called...

• weather
• climate
• air pressure
• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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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It is raining. This describes....

• weather
• climate

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The average March temperature is 45 F. This describes...

• weather
• climate

Over the last decade we have had an increase in the amount of rain in our area. This describes...

• weather

• climate

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The meteorologist predicts that tomorrow, it will be very windy outside. This describes...

• Weather

• Climate

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How is energy from the Sun transferred?

• by radiation

• by conduction

• by convection

• by the force of gravity

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What is the energy source that creates winds and weather?

• the moon
• the sun
• gravity

• the rotation of the Earth

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Wind is an example of

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• specific heat

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Why does it tend to be cool at the Earth's poles?

• They are farthest from the sun

• They have snow and ice

• Sunlight strikes them most directly

• Sunlight strikes them at extreme angles rather than directly

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