8.1.2.4 Climates of Earth

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Leah Massingale
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average weather conditions
Weather refers to long-term average weather conditions, while climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions
Weather and climate are the same thing
Weather and climate are unrelated
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most important influence on climate?
Latitude
Altitude
Coastline
Solar energy
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do mountains affect climate?
Mountains have no effect on climate
Mountains cause rain shadows and influence precipitation patterns
Mountains increase temperatures in surrounding areas
Mountains decrease temperatures in surrounding areas
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do oceans affect temperatures and precipitation on land?
Oceans have no effect on temperatures and precipitation on land
Oceans moderate temperatures and make coastal areas more constant
Oceans increase temperatures and make coastal areas more extreme
Oceans decrease temperatures and make coastal areas more extreme
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main feature that distinguishes rain forests from deserts?
Temperature
Vegetation
Altitude
Latitude
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of climate is characterized by warm summers and mild winters?
Tropical wet
Continental
Mild
Polar
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of climate is characterized by cold year-round and little precipitation?
Tropical wet
Continental
Mild
Polar
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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