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Weather and Climate Test

Authored by Maggie Webb

Science

4th Grade

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Weather and Climate Test
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

Weather refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is short-term.

Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is long-term.

Weather and climate are the same and can be used interchangeably.

Climate changes daily, while weather remains constant.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which of the following best describes the water cycle?

The movement of water from rivers to oceans only.

The continuous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth.

The process of water staying in one place.

The movement of water only in the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

It cools down the water in the oceans.

It provides energy that causes evaporation.

It absorbs water from the atmosphere.

It prevents water from evaporating.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which of the following is an example of weather?

The average temperature of a region over 30 years.

A rainy day in April.

The climate of a desert.

The annual rainfall of a city.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

How does water return to the Earth's surface from the atmosphere?

Through evaporation.

Through precipitation.

Through condensation.

Through transpiration.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which of the following is an example of climate?

A thunderstorm in the afternoon.

The average snowfall in a region over 20 years.

A sunny day in July.

A windy afternoon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What process in the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and changing into liquid?

Evaporation

Condensation

Precipitation

Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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