Weather and climate

weather

• measures wind speed

• the pressure caused by the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area

• day-to-day changes in atmospheric conditions, including temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind, cloud coverage, or precipitation

• the process by which molecules of water vapor in the air become liquid water

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climate

• day-to-day changes in atmospheric conditions, including temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind, cloud coverage, or precipitation

• moisture in the air

• measures air pressure

• long-term average of weather in an area

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humidity

• warm, moist climate zone near the equator

• large body of air with the same temperature and humidity

• measures air pressure

• moisture in the air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

air pressure

• the envelope of gases that surrounds Earth

• the pressure caused by the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area

• the process by which molecules of water vapor in the air become liquid water

• a gradual increase in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

atmosphere

• a sphere made out of glass

• all the materials in the outer space

• the envelope of gases that surrounds Earth

• the process by which molecules of water vapor in the air become liquid water

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather describes short-term changes in the air, while climate refers to average weather conditions over a long period of time.

• Weather and climate are the same thing.

• Weather refers to average weather conditions over a long period of time, while climate describes short-term changes in the air.

• Weather and climate both refer to short-term changes in the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What factors affect the amount of sun at a given location?

• Earth's tilt, movement, and shape

• Prevailing winds and ocean currents

• Mountains and precipitation

• Temperature and moisture content

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How do winds and water move heat around Earth?

• Winds blow in great streams around the planet, while water carries heat from the equator toward the poles.

• Winds blow in great streams around the planet, while water carries heat from the poles toward the equator.

• Winds blow in opposite directions around the planet, while water carries heat from the equator toward the poles.

• Winds blow in opposite directions around the planet, while water carries heat from the poles toward the equator.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What source of energy is responsible for all weather and ocean currents?

• Fossils

• Sun

• Water

• Wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

True or False: Land heats up faster than water.

• True

• False