Science Weather

atmosphere

• air that surrounds earth

• the layer of gases closest to earth's surface

• air pressing on a surface

• water vapor in the air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

troposphere

• air that surrounds earth

• the layer of gases closest to earth's surface

• air pressing on a surface

• water vapor in the air

air pressure

• air that surrounds earth

• the layer of gases closest to earth's surface

• air pressing on a surface

• water vapor in the air

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

humidity

• air that surrounds earth

• the layer of gases closest to earth's surface

• air pressing on a surface

• water vapor in the air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather is typically associated with a high-pressure system?

• Stormy weather

• Clear and sunny weather

• Snowy weather

• Windy weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the primary factor that affects the type of weather a region will experience?

• The region's proximity to the equator

• The type of plants in the region

• The region's population

• The color of the sky

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is condensation in the water cycle?

• The process of water vapor turning into liquid water

• The process of liquid water turning into water vapor

• The process of water being absorbed by plants

• The process of water moving through the ground

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather describes daily conditions; climate is over many years

• Climate describes daily conditions; weather is over many years

• Weather can be predicted; climate cannot

• Climate affects oceans; weather does not

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What type of weather pattern is characterized by heavy rain and strong winds rotating around a center?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Blizzard

• Heatwave

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is a characteristic of a desert biome?

• High rainfall

• Low rainfall

• Dense forests

• Cold temperatures