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Weather vs Climate Review

Authored by Trisha Claxton

Science

6th Grade

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Weather vs Climate Review
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

"Usually, it rains a lot in May." Is that statement an example of weather or climate and why?

Weather because it is in a local area during a short time

Climate because it is in a local area during a short time

Climate because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

Weather because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Is this map of global rainfall averages is an example of weather or climate and why?

Weather because it is in a local area during a short time

Climate because it is in a local area during a short time

Climate because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

Weather because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

"Current road conditions are experiencing heavy fog." Is that statement an example of weather or climate and why?

Weather because it is in a local area during a short time

Climate because it is in a local area during a short time

Climate because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

Weather because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the definition of climate?

The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

Rain, snow, fog, and lightening

Mountains and lakes

The accumulation of daily weather and seasonal conditions for a particular region for a long period of time

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How are weather and climate related?

The reoccurring average weather found in any particular place is called climate

Climate varies from day-to-day at any particular location, so climate with climate will reoccur

Weather and climate are broken up into the same categories

The reoccurring average climate found in any particular place is called weather

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Which side of this picture is the windward side of the mountain?

Side 2 because it is the side of the mountain that is away from the lake

Side 1 because it is the side of the mountain that is away from the lake

Side 1 because it is the side of the mountain that is on the same side as the lake

Side 2 because it is the side of the mountain that is on the same side as the lake

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

"The hurricane will hit on Thursday morning." Is that statement an example of weather or climate and why?

Climate because it is in a local area during a short time

Weather because it is in a local area during a short time

Climate because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

Weather because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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