Weather & Climate

Climate is the average (a)   conditions for a particular (b)   over a long period of time, ranging from (c)   to thousands or millions of (d)   .

• weather
• location
• months
• years

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the primary source of energy that drives weather patterns on Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Earth's core

• Ocean currents

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TEKS.SCI.8.10A

How does the interaction between the hydrosphere and atmosphere influence climate?

• It causes volcanic eruptions.

• It leads to the formation of mountains.

• It regulates temperature and precipitation patterns.

• It has no significant impact on climate.

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TEKS.SCI.8.10A

What role does the Sun play in the formation of wind?

• It creates wind by pulling air towards it.

• It heats the Earth's surface unevenly, causing air movement.

• It cools the Earth's surface, stopping air movement.

• It has no role in wind formation.

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TEKS.SCI.8.10A

Predict how a decrease in solar energy would affect Earth's climate.

• It would lead to an increase in global temperatures.

• It would cause more frequent hurricanes.

• It would result in cooler global temperatures.

• It would have no effect on Earth's climate.

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TEKS.SCI.8.10A

Evaluate the impact of increased solar energy on the hydrosphere.

• It would decrease evaporation rates.

• It would increase evaporation, leading to more precipitation.

• It would have no impact on the hydrosphere.

• It would cause the oceans to freeze.

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TEKS.SCI.8.10A

What is the effect of the Sun's energy on the Earth's atmosphere?

• It causes the atmosphere to shrink.

• It heats the atmosphere, influencing weather and climate.

• It has no effect on the atmosphere.

• It causes the atmosphere to become solid.

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TEKS.SCI.8.10A

Discuss the relationship between solar energy and the Earth's climate zones.

• Solar energy is evenly distributed, creating uniform climate zones.

• Variations in solar energy create different climate zones.

• Solar energy has no impact on climate zones.

• Climate zones are determined solely by ocean currents.

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TEKS.SCI.8.10A

How do changes in solar energy input affect global weather patterns?

• They have no effect on weather patterns.

• They can alter temperature and precipitation patterns worldwide.

• They only affect weather in polar regions.

• They cause the Earth's rotation to change.

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TEKS.SCI.8.10A

Climate is

• the average weather conditions over a long period of time

• the local, short term state of the atmosphere

• Crystallization

• Clouds that are formed from water in the air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6