Climate and Weather Quiz

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Science
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9th Grade
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Felicia Landon-Hicks
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary difference between weather and climate as described in the text?
Weather changes on a daily basis, while climate does not.
Climate is less variable than weather.
Weather is based on longer time scales than climate.
Climate and weather are terms that can be used interchangeably.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to climate variability?
Volcanic eruptions
Changes in the circulation of the air and ocean
Daily temperature fluctuations
Periodic changes in the environment
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the diagram, what was the trend in the average daily high temperature in July around the year 2003?
It showed a significant increase.
It remained relatively stable.
It decreased significantly.
It showed a slight increase.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "Normals" refer to in climatology?
Predictions of future climate conditions
Data used to describe an area's climate based on meteorological records
Unusual or extreme weather conditions
Theoretical models of climate behavior
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT included in the meteorological records used to determine "Normals"?
Soil temperature
Daily high and low temperatures
Amounts of rainfall
Wind speed and direction
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is indicated by a long-term trend of increasing temperature over time?
Daily weather fluctuations
Decrease in global temperature variability
Climate change
Short-term climate variability
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What natural phenomenon is mentioned as a reason for climate variability?
Greenhouse gas emissions
Deforestation
ENSO (El Nino Southern Oscillation)
Urbanization
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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