Weather and Climate Fundamentals

How can climate change affect weather patterns?

• More rain in some places

• Less sunshine worldwide

• More stable weather conditions

• More extreme weather conditions

Fill in the Blank: The process by which water vapor turns into liquid water is called ___________.

Use key terminology

What is the primary cause of the seasons on Earth?

• Distance from the sun

• Earth's tilt on its axis

• The moon's gravitational pull

• Solar flares

The equator experiences more consistent weather patterns compared to the poles.

• True

• False

Describe how the water cycle contributes to weather patterns?

Use of descriptive language and scientific terms such as "evaporation," "condensation," "precipitation," "humidity," and "temperature."

Imagine you are a meteorologist predicting the weather for a region experiencing a high-pressure system. What kind of weather would you expect, and why?

Use of hypothetical language ("Imagine you are ..."), explanation structures ("I would expect ... because ..."), and weather-related vocabulary ("high-pressure system," "clear," "sunny," "precipitation," "descending air," "cloud formation," "stable and calm weather conditions," "light winds," "lower humidity").