Review for Paleoclimate Quiz

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The high temperature today will be near 75 C.

• weather
• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The average winter temperature is 45 C.

• weather
• climate

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

Which statement best describes the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the conditions when you look outside while climate is the conditions you can expect for the next 6 months.
• Climate is the current condition outside while weather is what you can expect for the next 6 months.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is paleoclimatology?

• The study of climate records from hundreds to millions of years ago

• The study of current climate conditions

• The study of climate records from the past few decades

• The study of climate records from the last century

What are proxy records in paleoclimatology?

• Indirect records of climatic conditions

• Direct measurements of climate using instruments

• Records of climate from the last century

• Records of climate from the past few decades

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is an example of a proxy record?

• Tree ring data

• Current weather observations

• Satellite images of clouds

• Temperature measurements from weather stations

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What can tree ring data tell us about past climate?

• The conditions experienced by the tree each year

• The current climate conditions

• The climate conditions from the last century

• The climate conditions from the past few decades

What do glacial rocks indicate about past climate?

• The presence of glaciers in that location at some point in the past

• The current climate conditions

• The climate conditions from the last century

• The climate conditions from the past few decades