Weather and Climate

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Which one of the following does NOT describe weather?

• the force of the wind through the trees
• if it is raining or not
• the amount of water pollution in a lake
• the number of clouds there are in the sky

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the amount of water pollution in a lake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather describes conditions such as wind and rain at a particular time, whereas climate describes typical seasonal conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the main cause of deepwater ocean currents?

Back

differences in water density because of variations in water temperature and salt concentration.

Front

What substances make up most of the atmosphere?

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gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and water vapor

Front

Which one of the following statements about Earth's atmosphere is TRUE?

• The temperature in the atmosphere increases as it gets closer to the Sun.
• The air pressure increases as you go up in the atmosphere.
• The atmosphere has different temperatures and pressures at different altitudes.
• The atmosphere has the same temperature and pressure at all altitudes.

Back

The atmosphere has different temperatures and pressures at different altitudes.

Front

Which one of the following factors does NOT influence climate?

ocean currents

,

the Sun's energy

,

global wind patterns

,

soil composition

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soil composition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Most of the water on Earth is found in which of the following locations?

oceans

,

the atmosphere

,

groundwater

,

lakes and rivers

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oceans

Front

What is a major factor in Earth's current global warming?

• stronger hurricanes
• burning of fossil fuels
• increase in volcanic activity
• increase in Sun's brightness

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burning of fossil fuels

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Front

If you start at the equator and head north, on average the climates will get: drier, cooler, wetter, warmer.

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cooler

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Approximately what percentage of Earth's surface is covered with water?

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70%

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