Weather Versus Climate

Which of the following best describes weather?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following best describes climate?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Over the last decade we have had an increase in the amount of rain in our area.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The average winter temperature is 30 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How does climate differ from weather?

• Climate is the short-term state of the atmosphere, while weather is the long-term average.

• Climate includes only temperature, while weather includes temperature and precipitation.

• Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns, while weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere.

• Climate and weather are the same.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather describes daily atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average of those conditions over longer periods.

• Weather can be predicted accurately, but climate cannot.

• Climate influences weather, but not vice versa.

• Weather is studied by meteorologists, whereas climate is studied by climatologists only.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Explain why coastal regions often have milder climates than inland areas.

• Coastal regions receive more sunlight.

• Large bodies of water moderate temperature changes.

• Coastal regions are closer to the equator.

• Inland areas have more vegetation.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does climate affect the types of plants that can grow in an area?

• It doesn't affect plant growth.

• It determines which plants are best suited for the average conditions.

• It only affects the color of the plants.

• It changes the soil type only.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Discuss the potential impacts of climate change on weather patterns.

• Climate change has no impact on weather patterns.

• Climate change can lead to more extreme weather events, such as stronger hurricanes, more intense heatwaves, and heavier rainfall.

• Climate change will only cause colder weather.

• Climate change will only affect weather patterns in the polar regions.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Explain how climate change could potentially alter weather patterns in a coastal region.

• It will not affect coastal regions.

• It could lead to more frequent and intense storms and rising sea levels, affecting weather patterns.

• It will make the weather consistently sunnier.

• It will decrease the temperature drastically year-round.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking