Weather and Climate Quiz
Authored by Ferdinand Estrella
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.
Weather is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area, while climate is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.
Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, while climate is the condition of the atmosphere over a long period of time.
Weather and climate are the same thing.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is precipitation?
The condition of the air or the atmosphere on our planet.
The minute-by-minute changes in the atmosphere.
The overall weather patterns from a certain region of the world.
Water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, or sleet.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes thunderstorms?
The rotation of the Earth.
The melting of ice crystals in the atmosphere.
Strong winds making drops of water and pieces of ice collide and break apart inside a storm.
The collision of warm and cold air masses.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between snow and sleet?
Snow is formed in the summer, while sleet is formed in the winter.
Snow is a form of precipitation, while sleet is a form of extreme weather.
Snow is ice crystals that don't melt into liquid water as they fall, while sleet is ice crystals that fall toward the ground, partly melt, and then refreeze again.
Snow is formed in warm weather, while sleet is formed in cold weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is climate?
The overall weather patterns from a certain region of the world.
The minute-by-minute changes in the atmosphere.
The long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.
The condition of the air or the atmosphere on our planet.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most common form of extreme weather?
Thunderstorms
Blizzards
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place?
Precipitation
Climate
Temperature
Weather
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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