Atmosphere, Weather and Climate

The trapping of heat by certain gases in the atmosphere.

• Green house Effect

• Global Warming

• Heat Holding

• Co2

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Condition in which a layer of warm air traps polluted air close to the Earth's surface.

• Temperature Inversion

• Global Warming

• Chemical Change

• Meteorology

Thick brownish haze formed when certain gases in the air react with light.

• Temperature Inversion

• Fog

• Photochemical Smog

• Ozone Layer

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

One way to help climate change turn around is...

• bury trash

• plant trees

• burn wood instead of coal

• Run away

Which best describes Pennsylvania's climate?

• Arctic Continental

• Temperatre Continental

• Marine

• Taiga

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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 (30 or more years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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 (30 or more 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 is the main factor that determines climate?

• precipitation

• temperature

• altitude

• latitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Describe a temperate climate.

• dry and cold year round

• warm year round, high humidity and rainfall

• not too warm or cold, not too wet or dry

What creates a climate system?

• composition of atmosphere

• land masses

• interactions of oceans

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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