Weather

The state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

• Weather

• Climate

• Season

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The intensity of sun rays striking the earth causes variation in temperature across the planet Earth

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Sun rays strike the equator indirectly and less intensely

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Regions near the equator are warmer than regions near the poles.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

This refers to the amount of water vapor in the air.

• Humidity

• Sunlight

• Air pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

This refers to the force exerted on a surface by the weight of the air.

• Humidity

• Sunlight

• Air Pressure

Type of air pressure that is characterized by dry weather and clear skies.

• High air pressure

• Average air pressure

• Low air pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Type of air pressure that is characterized by cloudy skies with rain.

• High air pressure

• Low air pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

As the ________air rises, cool air fills its place creating a wind.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Surface currents can carry cool and warm water.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6