Weather and Climate

The kinds of data that reflect climate are different from the conditions described in weather data. Which of the following is a description of climate?

• Today it is hot and sunny in Phoenix, Arizona.

• Summers are usually mild in Lansing, Michigan.

• Last week it rained every day in San Antonio, Texas.

• Yesterday was cold and windy in Anchorage, Alaska.

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Weather data is different than climate data. Which of the following is an example of weather data?

• The average high temperature in May is 21°C in the Midwest of the United States

• Central Australia usually receives less than 110 mm of rainfall all year

• The relative humidity was 24% at noon on July 23 in Tempe, Arizona

• On average, there is 88mm of rain in the Gulf Coast region in July

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What could the title of this table be?

• Climate Report for Old Dime Box, TX

• Average Temperatures for Old Dime Box, TX

• Weather Report for Old Dime Box, TX

• Precipitation Report for Old Dime Box, TX

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Usually or average describes-

• weather

• climate

• never occurring

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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 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 is the term for the average weather conditions in an area over a long period?

• Meteorology

• Climate

• Atmospheric pressure

• Weather pattern

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is an example of climate?

• A snowy day in New York

• A rainy afternoon in London

• Mild winters and hot, dry summers in the Mediterranean

• A sunny morning in California

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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 causes weather patterns to change?

• Movement of celestial bodies

• Changes in ecosystems

• Changes in Earth's atmosphere and ocean currents

• Energy transfer between different organisms

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