Statewide Science Assessment Weather and Climate

The average yearly weather pattern over many years.

• weather

• air pressure

• climate

• zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

An instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall

• barometer

• thermometer

• rain guage

• wind sock

Which of the following describes weather?

• Tropical

• mostly cloudy with a high of 73 F

• cold winders and warm summers

• 31 months in july

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A heavy snowstorm is called a ________?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• thunderstorm

• blizzard

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface and is where most weather occurs?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather describes the condition of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while climate describes the average conditions over long periods.

• Climate can change in a few days, but weather cannot.

• Weather involves temperature only, while climate includes precipitation.

• There is no difference; they mean the same thing.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

• Weather

• Climate

• Forecast

• Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

South Carolina is humid during the summer months. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the humid conditions?

• groundwater bubbling to the surface

• runoff from inland mountains

• evaporation from the surface of the ocean

• flooding from river and streams

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the main factor that determines the climate of a region?

• The type of soil

• The amount of sunlight

• The average temperature and precipitation

• The number of plants

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is a factor that affects climate?

• Latitude

• Color of buildings

• Type of clothing worn

• Number of cars

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6