Understanding Weather and Climate Studyjams

Each winter since 1980, a family measures the snowfall in their yard and records the

yearly average. This average is most common when describing what feature of the

area?

• weather

• climate

• water cycle

• erosion patterns

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A team of meteorologists are recording daily temperatures in their city and comparing the measurements with data collected over several decades. What type of information are they investigating?

• weather, because they are measuring temperature

• climate, because they are comparing data over time

• weather because the measurement can change daily

• climate, because the data is collected for only one city

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Which statement best describes weather?

• The temperature is increasing as the cloud cover decreases.

• Wind speeds are greatest during the spring.

• Since 1970, yearly rainfall averages are lower than usual.

• Flash flooding has increased in many areas during the last few decades.

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Which statement best describes an area’s climate?

• The predicted low temperature for the day.

• The lowest temperature on record for the day.

• The average low temperature for the day.

• The current low temperature in a nearby city.

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Scientists studying climate collect data that is slightly different from the data collected by those interested in weather. What is different about the data collected on climate? Climate data –

• requires more specialized equipment than weather data.

• focuses on conditions only in the upper atmosphere.

• refers to longer times and wider areas than weather data.

• does not include information about air temperature.

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A study of climate includes the use of maps that are different from simple weather maps. A map of which of the following is one that would be used in the study of climate?

• Number of sunny days per year in Northern Africa

• Location of current rains in Southeast Nebraska

• Path of a hurricane in the Gulf over a week

• Position of a cold front yesterday outside Detroit, Michigan

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Which of the following sets of data best represents weather information, but NOT climate?

• Average daily rainfall for the Dallas area in the last month

• Average yearly temperatures for the Dallas area in the 1900s

• Monthly air pressure averages for the Dallas area since 1974

• Monthly humidity averages for the Dallas area in the last 4 decades

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ich statement describes a similarity between the formation of fossil fuels and the

formation of sedimentary rock?

• Both were formed at the surface of Earth.

• Both require pressure and a long time to form.

• Both were formed when melted rock cooled.

• Both were formed through the process of weathering.

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Which is NOT the necessary process required for sedimentary rock formation?

• melting

• compaction

• pressure

• time

Many people try to encourage others to carpool or use public transportation, such as buses. How does this help conserve (SAVE) nonrenewable resources?

• We cut down fewer trees, since we need fewer roads.

• Taking the bus is less expensive than owning a car.

• These options put fewer pollutants in the atmosphere.

• We use less gasoline, which is made from fossil fuels.

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