5.19 4th science DOL

Which of the following BEST describes climate rather than weather?

• A. Rain and wind are expected tomorrow in an area near the coast of California.

• B. A heat wave lasted for three days last week in areas in the state of Arizona.

• C. A snowstorm is forecasted for different cities around the United States.

• D. Data is collected for the average temperature and rainfall in a place over many years.

Maria checks her weather app every morning before school to decide what to wear. Which type of information is Maria using to make these decisions?

• Weather information because it shows current conditions at a specific time.

• Weather information because it shows several different measurements.

• Climate information because it includes temperature measurements.

• Climate information because it shows multiple conditions.

Students compare snowfall records from a northern city from 1920 to 2020. The data shows alternating high and low snowfall years but no significant trend toward more or less snowfall over the century. What does this analysis suggest about the city’s winter climate?

• Winter weather has become increasingly unpredictable.

• Snowfall data is inconsistent and cannot reflect climate trends.

• The city’s winter climate has remained relatively stable.

• Climate change has led to more extreme winters.

Which is an example of weather?

• Florida has hot, humid summers.

• California experiences mild winters.

• A thunderstorm is forecast for tomorrow afternoon.

• The Sahara is one of the driest regions on Earth.

A TV weather report shows different types of information. Which data shows climate information?

• Data on the left because it shows multiple days of temperature data.

• Data on the right because it shows temperature patterns over 30 years.

• Data on the left because it includes both current and future conditions.

• Data on the right because it uses a graph to show the temperature.