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Understanding Weather and Climate

Authored by Wynter Fuller

Science

4th Grade

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Understanding Weather and Climate
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the main difference between weather and climate?

Weather is the average of atmospheric conditions over a long period, while climate is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time.

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

Weather and climate are the same and can be used interchangeably.

Climate changes daily, while weather remains constant.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following is an example of weather?

The average temperature in July over the past 30 years.

A thunderstorm occurring in the afternoon.

The typical rainfall in a desert region.

The pattern of seasons in a year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What term describes the average weather conditions in a region over a long period?

Weather

Climate

Forecast

Temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following statements is true about climate?

Climate changes every day.

Climate is the same as weather.

Climate is the average weather over a long period.

Climate only refers to temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which factor is NOT typically used to describe weather?

Temperature

Humidity

Wind speed

Landforms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is a common tool used to measure temperature?

Barometer

Thermometer

Anemometer

Hygrometer

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following is a characteristic of climate rather than weather?

A sunny day

A rainy afternoon

The average annual rainfall in a region

A windy morning

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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