2/4 warm-up

Which of the following best describes the climate pattern in Florida during the summer months?

• Cold and dry

• Hot and humid

• Mild and breezy

• Cool and rainy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the primary role of weather models in meteorology?

• To predict future weather conditions

• To record past weather data

• To measure current temperature

• To calculate wind speed

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is an independent variable that can affect weather conditions?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Wind speed

• All of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How does high humidity impact the perceived temperature in Florida?

• It makes the temperature feel cooler

• It has no effect on perceived temperature

• It makes the temperature feel warmer

• It decreases the actual temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following statements about temperature trends in Florida is true?

• Florida experiences extreme cold winters

• Florida has a consistent temperature year-round

• Florida's temperature varies significantly between seasons

• Florida's temperature is always below 20°C

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is a dependent variable in the context of weather studies?

• A variable that is manipulated to observe its effect

• A variable that changes in response to another variable

• A variable that remains constant

• A variable that is not measured

Which factor is most likely to be used as an independent variable in a weather model?

• Cloud cover

• Precipitation levels

• Atmospheric pressure

• All of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the effect of increased humidity on the likelihood of rain in Florida?

• Decreases the likelihood of rain

• Increases the likelihood of rain

• Has no effect on rain likelihood

• Causes snow instead of rain

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following best describes the temperature trend in Florida during the winter months?

• Extremely cold with frequent snow

• Mild with occasional cold fronts

• Hot and dry

• Consistently below freezing

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In weather modeling, which variable is typically considered a dependent variable?

• Wind direction

• Temperature

• Humidity

• All of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5