Generation Genius Weather vs Climate

Which of these is a major problem that heat waves can lead to?

• wildfires

• lightning

• floods

• strong winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of these are examples of solutions to lessen the impact of heat waves?

• white reflective roads

• cooling centers

• planting trees for shade

• all of the above

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What is the local, day-by-day variation in the atmosphere's condition called?

• climate

• weather

• temperature

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the year-by-year variation of the atmosphere’s condition over a large area called?

• climate

• weather

• temperature

• humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What does the gauge that Izzy is holding collect?

• precipitation

• temperature

• wind speed

• air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is a long period of time with little to no rainfall called?

• desert

• oasis

• drought

• mirage

What type of weather data is collected using an anemometer?

• temperature

• pressure

• precipitation

• wind speed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which of these helps meteorologists make weather forecasts?

• working with other meteorologists

• weather station data

• information from satellites

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does an "H" on a weather map indicate?

• high pressure

• high temperature

• horrible weather

• hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Should we expect ALL days in the summer to be hot?

• no, the daily WEATHER can vary

• no, the daily CLIMATE can vary

• yes, that is the definition of summer

• none of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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