Understanding Weather and Climate

Understanding Weather and Climate

6th Grade

12 Qs

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Understanding Weather and Climate

Understanding Weather and Climate

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Medium

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept, NGSS.MS-ESS2-5, NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Standards-aligned

Created by

Rachel Halper

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the term "weather"?

The average temperature of a region over a year.

The state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time.

The amount of rainfall in a region over a decade.

The long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

Weather is observed over a long period, while climate changes daily.

Weather includes temperature and humidity, while climate does not.

Weather changes daily, while climate is the average over a long period.

Weather is specific to a region, while climate is global.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic of a hurricane?

It forms over cold ocean waters.

It is characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.

It is a small, localized storm.

It only occurs in the Atlantic Ocean.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What can cause a flood?

Excessive rain.

High temperatures.

Strong winds.

Low humidity.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is true about climate?

Climate is the same as weather.

Climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.

Climate is the average weather conditions over a long period.

Climate only includes temperature.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In which ocean are hurricanes known as typhoons?

Atlantic Ocean.

Northeast Pacific Ocean.

Northwest Pacific Ocean.

Indian Ocean.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a factor included in the definition of weather?

Temperature.

Humidity.

Precipitation.

Soil type.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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