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6th Grade Weather and Climate
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Christy McCreary
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This 6th grade weather and climate quiz comprehensively covers the fundamental concepts students need to understand Earth's atmospheric patterns and climate systems. The questions assess students' knowledge of the distinction between weather and climate, the three major climate zones (tropical, temperate, and polar), and the key factors that influence regional climate patterns including latitude, elevation, ocean currents, and landforms. Students must demonstrate understanding of how latitude affects solar radiation distribution, why mountainous regions experience cooler temperatures despite higher elevation, and how geographic features like mountains create rain shadows. The quiz also tests knowledge of specialized climate terminology and the ability to apply scientific reasoning to real-world examples, such as comparing coastal versus inland temperatures in California or explaining why equatorial regions don't experience distinct seasons. Created by Christy McCreary, a Science teacher in US who teaches grade 6. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool that can be implemented during various phases of instruction, whether as a pre-assessment to gauge prior knowledge, a mid-unit check for understanding, or a comprehensive review before summative evaluation. The variety of question formats, including multiple choice, true/false, and multiple select options, allows students to demonstrate their mastery through different response types while providing teachers with detailed feedback on specific misconceptions. This assessment effectively supports instruction by targeting essential climate science concepts aligned with NGSS 5-ESS2-1 and 5-ESS2-2, helping students develop their ability to analyze and interpret data about Earth's major climate systems and the factors that influence regional climate patterns.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hall Beach, in Canada, lies at 68° N Latitude. Mozambique, in Africa, lies at 18° S Latitude. Which receives less sunlight? Why?
Hall Beach because it is on the beach
Hall Beach because it is further from the equator than Mozambique
Mozambique because it is closer to the equator than Hall Beach
Mozambique because it is in Africa
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences climate?
Wind Patterns
Ocean Currents
Flowers
Landforms
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Climate is
the average weather conditions over a long period of time
the local, short term state of the atmosphere
Crystallization
Clouds that are formed from water in the air
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The climate zone that is at both the top and the bottom of the globe
Temperate
Tropical
Mild
Polar
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the climate zone directly on, above, and below the equator
Temperate
Tropical
Polar
Moderate
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the climate zone between the equator and the poles? (This is where California is located)
Temperate
Polar
Tropical
Hot
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the definition of weather?
the average weather conditions over a long period of time
glaciers
the local, short term state of the atmosphere
troposphere
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