Weather and Climate Vocabulary

The ______________________ is a blanket of air that surrounds the Earth.

• atmosphere

• climate

• water cycle

• humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What heats the Earth's surface?

• The moon

• The sun

• The atmosphere

• The stars

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

______________ is an area's expected weather over time.

• evaporation

• precipitation

• climate

• phenomenon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A scientist who studies weather is called a _________________.

• Biologist

• Astronomer

• Chemist

• Meteorologist

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When not enough rain falls for a long period of time it is called a ______________________.

• drought

• flood

• blizzard

• tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Where in the world do you find the warmest climates?

• near the north pole

• near the south pole

• near the equator

• only in Greenland

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Where does a hurricane form?

• over an ocean

• over land

• over a mountain

• in the desert

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of these is an example of extreme weather? (check all that apply)

• hurricane

• tornado

• blizzard

• thunderstorm

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is an example of precipitation? (check all that apply)

• sunshine

• rain

• snow

• sleet

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The weather tool that measures the temperature of the air is called a _____________.

• anemometer

• wind sock

• wind vane

• thermometer