Climate Review

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Science
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7th Grade
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Hard
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Malinda Dackiw
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Polar Climate is found at (a) .
low latitudes
mid 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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match the following elements with what climate helps you predict about them.
amount of solar radiation received
weather
day-to-day atmospheric conditions
temperature
average conditions over a long period
sunlight
patterns of air movement
wind
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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