Weather vs Climate

__________________ is the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere, including temperature, precipitation and other factors.

• Climate

• Weather

• Temperature

• Humidity

Answer explanation

Weather refers to the day-to-day atmospheric conditions, such as temperature and precipitation, while climate describes long-term patterns. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Weather'.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

_________________ is the average year to year conditions of temperature and precipitation in an area over a long period of time.

• Climate

• Weather

• Temperature

• Atmospheric condition

Answer explanation

Climate refers to the long-term average of temperature and precipitation in an area, distinguishing it from weather, which describes short-term atmospheric conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Earth's global climate systems are powered by

• winds.

• ocean currents.

• the sun.

• all of the above.

Answer explanation

Earth's global climate systems are primarily powered by the sun, which drives winds and ocean currents. While winds and ocean currents are important, they are ultimately influenced by solar energy.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Today is much colder than yesterday!

• Weather

• Climate

Answer explanation

The statement compares today's temperature to yesterday's, indicating a short-term change. This refers to 'weather', which describes daily atmospheric conditions, unlike 'climate', which refers to long-term patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

North Carolina has very warm summers.

• Weather

• Climate

Answer explanation

The statement about North Carolina having very warm summers refers to its long-term weather patterns, which is defined as climate. Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate encompasses the average over time.

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We got 3 inches of rain yesterday.

• Weather

• Climate

Answer explanation

The statement about receiving 3 inches of rain refers to a specific event, which is a characteristic of weather. Climate, on the other hand, refers to long-term patterns and averages. Therefore, the correct answer is Weather.

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Antarctica always has frigid(very cold) temperatures.

• Weather

• Climate

Answer explanation

The statement refers to Antarctica's consistent cold temperatures over time, which defines its climate. Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate describes long-term patterns, making 'Climate' the correct choice.

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It is overcast and dark today in Boston.

• Weather

• Climate

Answer explanation

The statement describes current atmospheric conditions in Boston, which refers to 'weather.' Climate refers to long-term patterns, while this description is specific to today.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Chicago received more snow this decade(ten years) than in past decades(ten years).

• Weather

• Climate

Answer explanation

The statement compares snowfall over a decade, indicating a long-term trend rather than short-term weather patterns. This aligns with the definition of climate, which refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, making 'Climate' the correct choice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is weather?

• Can change within a few minutes or hours!

• Takes a very long time to change!

Answer explanation

Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, which can change rapidly, often within minutes or hours. This is why the correct answer is that weather can change within a few minutes or hours!

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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