Climate & Climate Change

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What is the term for the side of a mountain range that faces the oncoming wind and receives precipitation?

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Windward

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What warm-water event can change weather patterns causing heavy rains or droughts?

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El Niño

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the name of the sea or land breeze over a large region that can bring heavy rains?

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Monsoon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the cold climate zone near both poles called?

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Polar Zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the warm climate zone near the equator called?

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Tropical Zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the term for the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period?

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Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What phenomenon occurs when the ocean surface temperature becomes cooler than normal, often leading to increased rainfall in some regions?

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La Niña

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the term for the dry side of a mountain range that receives little precipitation?

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Leeward

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What is the climate zone characterized by moderate temperatures and distinct seasons?

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Temperate Zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the term for the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities?

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Global Warming

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5