PhD Science Module 1 Grade 3: Weather and Climate

What is a hurricane?

• A type of storm that forms over the ocean

• A type of storm that forms over the mountains

• A gentle breeze that occurs in the desert

• A snowstorm that occurs in polar regions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What does the key term "severe weather" mean?

• Pleasant weather conditions

• Dangerous weather conditions

• Typical weather patterns

• Predictable weather changes

What are weather hazards?

• Tools used to measure weather

• Predictions of future weather conditions

• Parts of weather that pose threats to life and property

• The study of weather patterns over time

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What are weather conditions?

• Predictions about future weather

• Parts of weather that can be measured or described

• The effect of weather on human emotions

• The study of weather patterns over time

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is precipitation?

• Water that is absorbed by the soil

• Water that evaporates from the surface of the ocean

• Water that falls from clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail

• Water that is found in underground aquifers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What do meteorologists do?

• Study ancient cultures

• Treat medical patients

• Design computer software

• Measure, understand, and predict weather conditions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is a degree Fahrenheit?

• A unit used to measure weight

• A unit used to measure distance

• A unit used to measure temperature

• A unit used to measure time

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is a season defined as?

• A period of a year with specific cultural celebrations

• A period of a year defined by similar weather conditions

• A period of a year marked by specific agricultural practices

• A period of a year when certain sports are played

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What does the term "climate" refer to?

• The pattern of typical weather conditions in a location over time

• The daily weather conditions in a location

• The study of weather and atmospheric conditions

• The changes in temperature throughout the day

What is a storm surge?

• A sudden drop in atmospheric pressure during a storm

• A decrease in sea level before a storm

• A rapid increase in wind speed that occurs during a storm

• A large wall of water pushed above normal sea level by the wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2