Unit 6: Weather and Climate (A)

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

• Weather changes yearly while climate changes daily

• Weather describes daily conditions while climate shows long-term patterns

• Weather and climate are the same thing

• Climate only refers to temperature, while weather includes multiple factors

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

According to the text, how long is the typical period used to determine climate patterns?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 30 years or more

• 5 years

Which metaphor does the text use to explain weather versus climate?

• Seasons versus years

• Rain versus snow

• Temperature versus humidity

• Mood versus personality

What type of climate is Florida described as having?

• Arctic

• Desert

• Tropical

• Mediterranean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of these is NOT listed as a key factor influencing weather and climate?

• Air pressure

• Temperature

• Wind patterns

• Humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How is precipitation defined in the text?

• Only rainfall

• Only snow and ice

• Only water vapor in the air

• All forms of water falling from the sky

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What makes humidity significant according to the passage?

• It affects how temperature feels

• It only impacts plant growth

• It determines wind speed

• It controls air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Weather forecasts typically provide information about:

• 30-year averages

• Seasonal predictions

• Day-to-day conditions

• Annual patterns

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

According to the text, Florida's winters are characterized as:

• Severe

• Mild

• Freezing

• Unpredictable

The purpose of studying climate is to:

• Replace weather forecasting

• Predict daily temperatures

• Identify long-term trends

• Measure daily rainfall

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5