Climate and Weather Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements describes climate rather than weather?
The average annual rainfall in Seattle is around 37 inches
The temperature dropped to 32°F yesterday
A thunderstorm is expected to roll in afternoon
Today in Monroe, the temperature is 75°F with clear skies
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements describes weather rather than climate?
The winters in New England are typically cold and snowy
Over the past century, the average global temperature has risen by about 1.4°F
There is a forecast for snow this weekend
The region typically experiences mild winters and hot summers
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a major influence on a region's weather patterns?
latitude
proximity to large bodies of water
soil type
air pressure gradients
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Coriolis Effect is caused by
Ocean tides
Earth's rotation
Solar flares
Continental drift
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mechanism is primarily responsible for deep ocean currents?
Global wind patterns
The Sun's energy
Water density differences
Earth's magnetic field
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does elevation (altitude) affect atmospheric pressure?
Pressure increases with elevation
Pressure decreases with elevation
Pressure remains constant regardless of elevation
Pressure fluctuates randomly
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main cause of seasonal temperature changes?
Earth's tilted axis and revolution around the Sun
Changes in Earth's distance from the Sun
Changes in atmospheric composition
Variations in solar activity
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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