Weather and Climate

Weather and Climate

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-4

+1

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is climate?

Back

Climate refers to the average atmospheric conditions in a specific area over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is weather?

Back

Weather describes the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between climate and weather?

Back

Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in an area, while weather refers to the current atmospheric conditions.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'average low temperature' mean?

Back

The average low temperature is the mean of the lowest temperatures recorded over a specific period, often used to describe climate.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a climate characteristic?

Back

An example of a climate characteristic is the average annual rainfall in a region.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a weather characteristic?

Back

An example of a weather characteristic is the temperature on a specific day.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'annual high temperatures' refer to?

Back

Annual high temperatures refer to the highest temperatures recorded in a year, which can indicate climate trends.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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