Weather and Climate Quiz

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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Sarah Daniels
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the long-term average condition of the atmosphere for a location, while climate is the short-term condition of the atmosphere in a given location.
Weather describes what's happening right here right now, while climate is the average condition of the atmosphere for a location based on many years of data.
Weather is affected by latitude, elevation, and ocean currents, while climate is affected by temperature, wind, and humidity.
Weather is a snapshot of what to expect for a particular location, while climate fluctuates greatly on any given day.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements describes the weather?
India experiences monsoon season in July.
The South Pole is extremely cold and dry.
The Amazon is hot and humid.
New York City is cold in the winter.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements describes the climate of a particular area?
The Sahara is arid.
New York City is cold in the winter.
It's hot and humid in the Amazon.
It's pouring outside.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some factors that affect weather?
Cloud cover, precipitation, and air pressure.
Temperature, wind, and humidity.
Latitude, elevation, and ocean currents.
Co2 levels, fossil fuels, and climate patterns.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some factors that affect climate?
Temperature, wind, and humidity.
Latitude, elevation, and ocean currents.
Co2 levels, fossil fuels, and climate patterns.
Cloud cover, precipitation, and air pressure.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main cause of climate change?
Increased levels of co2 produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Changes in the day-to-day weather patterns.
Fluctuations in temperature, wind, and humidity.
Variations in cloud cover, precipitation, and air pressure.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to understand the difference between weather and climate?
To predict the day-to-day weather conditions accurately.
To study the fluctuations in temperature, wind, and humidity.
To analyze the impact of cloud cover, precipitation, and air pressure on climate patterns.
To address the slow large-scale changes in the average conditions for different locations on earth.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the key difference between weather and climate?
Weather is a snapshot of what to expect for a particular location, while climate fluctuates greatly on any given day.
Weather is affected by latitude, elevation, and ocean currents, while climate is affected by temperature, wind, and humidity.
Weather describes what's happening right here right now, while climate is the average condition of the atmosphere for a location based on many years of data.
Weather is the long-term average condition of the atmosphere for a location, while climate is the short-term condition of the atmosphere in a given location.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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