3.4.4 lesson check

The _____ of a region describes the region’s average temperature and precipitation over a long period of time.

• Climate

• Weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of these is NOT an influence on climate?

• A) large bodies of water

• B) large cities

• C) ocean currents

• D) weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Look at the figure. Considering the information given regarding Leadville and Burlington, why is it colder in Leadville?

• Leadville is farther west.

• Burlington has a lower latitude.

• Leadville has a higher elevation.

• Burlington has a greater difference between its average high and low.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following does NOT affect the climate of an area?

• latitude

• altitude

• longitude

• being in a city rather than in a rural area

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

At the same latitude, the climate is ________________ in the mountains than on flat land.

• colder
• warmer

A climate classification system divides regions according to _____.

• temperature

• the amount of precipitation

• vegetation

• all of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The altitude of a city has an effect on its temperature.

• true

• false

Oceans do not have an effect on the climate in coastal cities.

• true

• false

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

On the side of the mountain facing the wind, air rises, ________________, and drops its moisture as precipitation.

• cools
• warms

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is climate?

• the condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place

• cloud cover and temperature

• precipitation and humidity at a given time and place

• weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6