Weather and Climate (SOL 4.4)

What is weather?

• The long-term average of atmospheric conditions

• The day-to-day state of the atmosphere in a certain area

• A prediction of atmospheric conditions

• The study of the atmosphere

Answer explanation

Weather refers to the day-to-day state of the atmosphere in a certain area, making it the correct choice.

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What does climate include?

• The day-to-day atmospheric pressure

• The average weather in a certain area over a short period of time

• The average weather in a certain area over a long period of time, including factors like average temperature, wind, humidity, and precipitation

• The study of weather patterns

Answer explanation

The correct choice is the average weather in a certain area over a long period of time, including factors like average temperature, wind, humidity, and precipitation.

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Who are meteorologists?

• People who predict long-term climate changes

• People who study the sun's effect on the earth

• People who study the weather and create forecasts

• People who measure the earth's surface temperature

Answer explanation

Meteorologists are people who study the weather and create forecasts, so the correct choice is: People who study the weather and create forecasts.

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What is the purpose of weather forecasts?

• To study the impact of weather on ecosystems

• To predict weather events that might impact the ecosystem

• To record daily weather conditions

• To measure different components of weather

Answer explanation

The purpose of weather forecasts is to predict weather events that might impact the ecosystem, allowing for preparation and mitigation measures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which instrument measures wind speed?

• Barometer

• Rain gauge

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

Answer explanation

Anemometer measures wind speed, making it the correct choice.

What does a barometer measure?

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Amount of precipitation

• Air temperature

Answer explanation

A barometer measures air pressure, which is the correct answer.

What does a rain gauge measure?

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Amount of precipitation

• Air temperature

Answer explanation

A rain gauge measures the amount of precipitation, such as rain or snow, that has fallen in a specific area over a set period of time.

What does a thermometer measure?

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Amount of precipitation

• Air temperature

Answer explanation

A thermometer measures air temperature, making 'Air temperature' the correct choice.

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What is an air mass?

• A) A system of high atmospheric pressure

• B) A large body of water vapor

• C) A large area of air with nearly the same temperature and moisture throughout

• D) A small pocket of air that changes temperature rapidly

Answer explanation

An air mass is a large area of air with nearly the same temperature and moisture throughout, making option C the correct choice.

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Low pressure areas are associated with which type of weather?

• A) Clear skies and light winds

• B) Stormy weather and strong winds

• C) Constant snowfall

• D) High temperatures and dry conditions

Answer explanation

Low pressure areas are associated with stormy weather and strong winds, making option B the correct choice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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