Weather vs. Climate Quiz

Which of the following best describes the term "weather"?

• Long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation in a region.

• The state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

• The average sea level pressure in a region over several years.

• The types of plants and animals that are typically found in a region.

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Which is a description of climate?

• A thunderstorm occurring over a city.

• Summer in Florida is hot and humid.

• A snowy day in New York City.

• A sudden drop in temperature overnight.

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Which factor primarily affects the weather on a day-to-day basis?

• The movement of tectonic plates.

• Changes in vegetation over decades.

• Atmospheric pressure changes.

• Long-term ocean currents.

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Choose the factor that is a major influence on a region's climate rather than daily weather.

• Daily sunrise and sunset times.

• Latitude of the region.

• Cloud cover on a particular day.

• Wind speed on a specific day.

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Which of the following is an example of weather?

• The average winter temperature in Canada.

• A hurricane hitting the coast.

• The typical humidity levels in the Amazon Rainforest.

• The desert climate of Sahara.

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What would be considered a climate feature?

• A foggy morning in San Francisco.

• The monsoon season in India.

• A sunny afternoon in California.

• A windy day in Chicago.

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Identify a factor that affects both weather and climate.

• Volcanic eruptions.

• Daily temperature fluctuations.

• Ocean currents.

• Immediate rainfall.

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Which of the following best distinguishes climate from weather?

• Climate can be predicted with exact precision, whereas weather cannot.

• Weather describes atmospheric conditions over short periods, whereas climate is the average over long periods.

• Weather is influenced by celestial movements, whereas climate is not.

• Climate is only affected by human activities, whereas weather is natural.

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The table below classifies statements about patterns that happen in the sky. How should each column of the table be labeled to make the table correct?

a

b

Weather

Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The map shows the location for four cities, A, B, C, and D on the west coast of the United States. Here, prevailing westerlies move air from the southwest inland.

Which city is most likely to receive the LEAST amount of average yearly precipitiation?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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