Weather and Climate
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Science
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5th Grade
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Tabassum Bhuiyan
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of the Earth's atmosphere as described in the passage?
To trap some of the Sun's energy and keep the system warmer
To provide oxygen for living organisms
To protect the Earth from meteors
To support plant growth
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which climate type is characterized by very little precipitation and can be found in Antarctica?
Desert
Tropical rain forest
Arctic
Temperate continental
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key characteristic of tropical rain forests according to the passage?
They have thick plant growth and are hot and humid all year long
They are cold and dry with little vegetation
They have moderate temperatures and precipitation
They are dry and hot with sparse vegetation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the Pacific Ocean affect Seattle's climate?
It keeps Seattle from getting too hot or too cold
It makes Seattle extremely dry
It causes Seattle to have very high temperatures
It prevents any precipitation in Seattle
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What invention allowed weather scientists to share data quickly and make predictions?
The telegraph
The telephone
The radio
The internet
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does high air pressure usually indicate in weather terms?
Stable, calm weather
Stormy weather
High temperatures
Heavy precipitation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the relationship between humidity and precipitation chances?
Higher humidity increases the chances of precipitation
Lower humidity increases the chances of precipitation
Humidity has no effect on precipitation
Humidity only affects temperature, not precipitation
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