What Makes the Weather Change?

A sudden change in temperature can affect current weather conditions in a specific area. However, changes in average weather conditions over 30 years or more result in the area's -

• precipitation

• climate

• air mass

• forecast

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A group of students observes and records information about their area's current weather conditions, while another group researches the climate of the region in which they live. Which question can best be answered from the contributions of both groups' investigations?

• What conclusion can be made when comparing the climate of two different regions?

• What tools and methods should be used to conduct this investigation?

• What is the difference between climate and weather?

• How valid is the information collected on weather and climate?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The process of the water cycle causes water to evaporate from Earth's lakes, condense, and then fall back to Earth as precipitation. Because of this process, water from Lake Ontario and Lake Erie may one day fall back to Earth as rain in Pennsylvania and New York. Rain falling to Earth after a clear, sunny morning is an example of -

• wind speed

• a climate pattern

• a change in weather

• a warming trend

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which statement is related to climate?

• The temperature has never dropped below 0 degrees Celsius in April.

• The barometric pressure is high today.

• The sky is dark and cloudy.

• There is a severe thunderstorm warning for the Dallas area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A student examines the temperature and precipitation on a given day using a Celsius thermometer and a rain gauge. The student is measuring -

• temperature only

• climate only

• wind speed only

• specific weather conditions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The average monthly rainfall in the Sahara Desert is 1 cm, and the average monthly temperature is 35 degrees Celsius (or 95 degrees Fahrenheit). Which statement correctly describes the Sahara Desert?

• The Sahara Desert has a cold, dry climate.

• The Sahara Desert has a hot, dry climate.

• The Sahara Desert has hot, dry weather every day.

• The Sahara Desert has cold, dry weather every day.

Which two states most likely have a similar climate?

• Oregon and Arizona

• Virginia and North Dakota

• Ohio and Florida

• Kansas and Missouri

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In an activity, students look at different climatic regions of the United States to determine what types of plants will grow in certain regions. One group chooses to look at a region with heavy annual rainfall and an average annual temperature of 18 degrees Celsius (64.4 degrees Fahrenheit). Which plant could best be grown in that climatic region?

• A plant that needs constant sunlight and no watering

• A plant that needs constant sunlight and heat

• A plant that needs partial shade and little watering

• A plant that needs lots of rain and mild air temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which statement below describes weather?

• Weather is the average temperature of an area over several years.

• Weather is recorded yearly.

• Weather changes and is recorded daily.

• Weather can not be predicted.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is measured over a period of years, and climate changes daily.

• Weather changes daily and can be predicted, but climate can not ever be predicted.

• Weather can not be predicted, but climate is certain.

• Weather conditions describe the daily atmospheric conditions, and climate is the average weather of an area measured over many years.

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