(17) Weather & Climate - 4.10C

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average atmospheric conditions over a long period, while climate is the atmospheric conditions at a specific time.

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

• Weather is always predictable, while climate is not.

• Weather and climate are the same.

Answer explanation

For example the weather in Laredo could be rainy 1 day, but for the most part (climate) it is hot in Laredo.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why is it important to understand weather and climate? Select all that apply.

• To predict daily activities

• To prepare for natural disasters

• To understand long-term environmental changes

• To assist farmers & ranchers

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How can the study of climate help in preparing for natural disasters?

• By predicting the exact time of natural disasters

• By understanding long-term patterns that can indicate the likelihood of certain events

• By changing the weather

• By preventing natural disasters

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the importance of weather forecasting in agriculture.

• Weather forecasting is not important for agriculture.

• Weather forecasting helps farmers plan planting and harvesting times.

• Weather forecasting only helps in predicting natural disasters.

• Weather forecasting is only useful for city planning.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Design a project to study the long-term effects of climate change in your local area.

• Record daily weather conditions for a week.

• Collect data on temperature and precipitation over several years.

• Study the weather forecast for the next month.

• Measure the humidity levels in your home.

Answer explanation

Remember, climate deals with LONG term. All the other answer choices were not long term.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Ava is a part of different research teams. Each team recorded temperatures for five days. Which team reported the temperatures correctly?

• Team A (Ava's team): 13°, 74°, 61°, 76°, 69°.

• Team B (Zoe's team): 13, 74, 61, 76, 69.

• Team C (Sophia's team): 13°C, 74°C, 61°C, 76°C, 69°C.

• Team D: 13°F, 74°F, 61°F, 76°F, 69°F.

Answer explanation

Sophia's team was the only once who put degree Celsius, none of the other teams wrote the correct unit of measurement.

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Which city experienced the biggest change in temperature from Monday to Friday?

• A) Madrid

• B) Moscow

• C) Lima

• D) Caracas

Answer explanation

When comparing (subtracting) the temperature changes of all the cities listed in the question Caracas experienced the biggest change in temperature.

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Stephanie, Leslie, and Sophia recorded the highest temperature for each month in Washington, D.C. and New York City. Based on their graph, which statement is true?

• A) They used a barometer to take these measurements.

• B) The daytime temperature in New York was higher than in Washington, DC.

• C) They used an anemometer to take these measurements.

• D) The temperatures in both cities changed in a similar pattern.

Answer explanation

The question is about the highest temperature in Washington, D.C. and New York City. The correct answer is 'The temperatures in both cities changed in a similar pattern.' This is because the question refers to a graph showing the highest temperature for each month in both cities, not the tools used for measurement or the comparison of daytime temperatures.

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What would be a reasonable prediction for the precipitation in Virginia Beach in November 2022?

• A) 90 mm

• B) 70 mm

• C) 70 in

• D) 90 in

Answer explanation

The question asks for precipitation in Virginia Beach in November 2022. By looking at the chart, you can see that the correct answer is 70 mm.

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Match the following

• weather map

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• anemometer

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• rain gauge

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• thermometer

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