Weather and Climate

A scientist that studies the atmosphere in order to understand and predict the weather.

• Scientist

• Meteorologists

• Climatologist

• None of the Above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A device that measures air pressure.

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Wind Vane

Why do scientists record patterns in weather?

• They can tell what the exact temperature will be the next day.

• They can prove that the patterns are wrong.

• They can make predicitons about what will happen next.

• They can use the patterns to change the seasons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is determined by temperature, wind direction, and precipitation, while climate only focuses on temperature.

• Weather happens day to day, and climate is the average weather over a long time.

• Climate is just focused on certain areas and all other areas are focused on weather.

• Climate happens day to day, weather is the average temperature over a long time.

A device used to measure the amount of rainfall over a period of time.

• Rain Gauge

• Thermometer

• Wind Vane

• Anemometer

Which statement describes weather?

• The temperature is 35 degrees Celsius in Brownsville today.

• Summers in El Paso are hot and dry.

• Winters in New York City can be cold.

• The Sun will set in San Diego today at 6:45pm.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A device that measures how fast the wind is blowing.

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Rain Gauge

Average weather conditions for a region year after year.

• Climate

• Weather

• Pattern

• Prediction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Information that has been collected.

• Data

• Extent

• Pattern

• Range

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The current outdoor conditions.

• Pattern

• Range

• Climate

• Weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5