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Weather Systems

Authored by MR Woloszyn

Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

Weather consists of short-term changes in the atmosphere.
Climate is only about temperature variations.
Climate consists of short-term atmospheric changes.
Weather refers to long-term atmospheric conditions.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes climate?

The long-term averages of daily weather.
The daily temperature fluctuations in a region.
The seasonal changes in precipitation.
The immediate weather conditions at a specific time.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does air pressure behave as you move closer to the Earth's surface?

Air pressure remains constant.
Air pressure decreases significantly.
Air pressure fluctuates unpredictably.
Air pressure increases.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What characteristic distinguishes cold air from warm air?

Cold air rises above warm air.
Cold air is less dense than warm air.
Cold air has higher humidity than warm air.
Cold air is denser than warm air.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What defines an air mass?

A temporary weather phenomenon.
An area of high pressure that affects local weather.
A large body of air with specific temperature and moisture characteristics.
A small pocket of air with varying temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do air masses influence weather patterns?

They have no impact on weather.
They are irrelevant to climate.
They affect temperature and moisture levels.
They only influence local weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of air mass is characterized as dry and forms over land?

Maritime Polar
Continental Tropical
Continental Polar
Maritime Tropical

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