Climate Review

Climate Review

7th Grade

29 Qs

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Climate Review

Climate Review

Assessment

Quiz

Science

7th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Malinda Dackiw

Used 2+ times

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29 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Weather refers to: A) The immediate atmospheric conditions B) The distance north and south of the equator C) The height above sea level D) The usual weather conditions over a long period.

The immediate atmospheric conditions

The distance north and south of the equator

The height above sea level

The usual weather conditions over a long period.

Answer explanation

Weather refers to the immediate atmospheric conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and precipitation, at a specific time and place. This distinguishes it from climate, which describes long-term weather patterns.

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Tropical Climate is located at: A) high latitudes B) mid latitudes C) low latitudes D) the poles.

high latitudes

mid latitudes

low latitudes

the poles

Answer explanation

Tropical climates are found near the equator, which corresponds to low latitudes. These regions experience warm temperatures and high humidity year-round, distinguishing them from climates at higher latitudes.

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3.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Polar Climate is found at (a)   .

low latitudes

mid latitudes

high latitudes

the equator

Answer explanation

Polar climates are characterized by extremely cold temperatures and are found at high latitudes, near the poles. This distinguishes them from climates found at low or mid latitudes, which are generally warmer.

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Wind Current refers to: A) The way wind moves around Earth B) The height above sea level C) The distance north and south of the equator D) The immediate atmospheric conditions.

The way wind moves around Earth

The height above sea level

The distance north and south of the equator

The immediate atmospheric conditions.

Answer explanation

Wind Current refers to the way wind moves around Earth, making option A the correct choice. The other options describe different concepts related to geography and weather, not specifically wind movement.

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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An Ocean Gyre is formed by: A) Wind currents and Earth's rotation B) The height above sea level C) The distance north and south of the equator D) The immediate atmospheric conditions.

Wind currents and Earth's rotation

The height above sea level

The distance north and south of the equator

The immediate atmospheric conditions.

Answer explanation

An Ocean Gyre is primarily formed by wind currents and the Coriolis effect due to Earth's rotation, which creates circular patterns in ocean currents. Other options do not directly contribute to the formation of gyres.

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the main difference between climate and weather?

Climate is the immediate condition of a location, while weather is the average condition.

Climate describes the long-term conditions, while weather describes the short-term conditions.

Climate changes more frequently than weather.

Weather is the average condition of a location.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that climate refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, while weather pertains to short-term variations. This distinction is crucial for understanding how each term is used in meteorology.

7.

MATCH QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Match the following elements with what climate helps you predict about them.

average conditions over a long period

wind

amount of solar radiation received

sunlight

day-to-day atmospheric conditions

temperature

patterns of air movement

weather

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