Exploring Weather and Climate Differences

Exploring Weather and Climate Differences

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS3-2

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Mia Campbell

Used 4+ times

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Standards-aligned

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
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The video explains the difference between weather and climate. Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average of these conditions over a long period, typically 30 years or more. Meteorologists study weather to predict short-term changes, whereas climatologists study climate to understand long-term patterns and address global warming. The video concludes with a recap of these concepts.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

Weather is always hot, climate is always cold.

Weather is short-term, climate is long-term.

Weather is always cold, climate is always hot.

Weather is long-term, climate is short-term.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of weather?

The usual temperature in a desert

The general climate of a region

A snowstorm happening right now

Average rainfall over 30 years

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who studies weather patterns?

Climatologists

Geologists

Meteorologists

Biologists

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is predicting the weather important?

To determine the average climate

To prepare for destructive weather events

To study geological formations

To understand animal behavior

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is climate?

The amount of rainfall in a week

The temperature on a given day

Long-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place

Short-term atmospheric conditions

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of climate?

The average temperature over 30 years

A thunderstorm on a summer day

A rainy weekend

A windy afternoon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who studies climate patterns?

Meteorologists

Climatologists

Oceanographers

Astronomers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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