Weather and Climate

What is weather?

• When it is freezing cold all year round.

• The conditions of the atmosphere (air/sky) over a short period of time.

• The speed in which the wind travels.

• The atmosphere (air/sky) over long periods of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is climate?

• The conditions of the atmosphere (air/sky) over a short period of time.

• The changing of weather throughout the day.

• The way in which we feel when it is hot or cold.

• The atmosphere (air/sky) over long periods of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

This changes every four months

• Weather

• Climate

• Seasons

Where is the equator line on the world map?

• Bottom

• Bottom middle

• Top

• Middle

• Top middle

Is the climate near the equator line the...?

• Warmest

• Coldest

• Hottest

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the climate like at the top of a mountain compared to the bottom of a mountain?

• cooler

• wetter

• warmer

• hotter

The most familiar features of a places climate are there average...?

• temperature and rainfall

• rainfall and nature

• temperature and wildlife

• nature and wildlife

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Which of these is NOT a factor that determines the climate of a place?

• ocean currents

• latitude

• the speed of light

• elevation/height

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Climate covers...

• Larger areas than weather

• Smaller areas than weather

Which best describes weather?

• Summers are usually hot and dry.

• Yesterday it was cold and windy.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5