Weather vs. Climate
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Today is partly cloudy with a chance of rain.
Weather
Climate
Answer explanation
This describes the conditions for a single day, which is weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This region experiences hot, dry summers and mild winters.
Weather
Climate
Answer explanation
This describes the typical pattern over a long time, which is climate.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A hurricane is expected to reach the coast tomorrow.
Weather
Climate
Answer explanation
This is a short-term event, so it describes the weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The average temperature here in July is 85°F (29°C).
Weather
Climate
Answer explanation
This average temperature over many years is an example of climate.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
It’s unusually chilly for this time of year.
Weather
Climate
Answer explanation
This refers to a short-term change, making it weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Deserts receive less than 10 inches of rain annually.
Weather
Climate
Answer explanation
This describes long-term rainfall patterns, so it’s about climate.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
A thunderstorm is approaching in the next few hours.
Weather
Climate
Answer explanation
This is an immediate, short-term condition, so it’s weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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