Factors Affecting Climate and Weather

Which factors affect climate? Choose 3.

• Latitude

• Elevation

• Global winds

• Proximity to forests

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What does "low pressure" typically indicate in weather forecasting?

• Clear skies with no clouds.

• Calm winds and stable weather.

• Stormy weather with possible precipitation.

• High temperatures with little humidity.

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What is necessary to form a cloud? Choose three.

• Water vapor

• Air temperature at or below dew point

• High winds

• Condensation nuclei

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As you go down in altitude the–

• air pressure increases.

• air pressure remains the same.

• air pressure decreases.

• altitude decreases gradually before increasing suddenly.

Diagram showing heat transfer with labels 1, 2, and 3.

• Conduction, Convection, Radiation

• Radiation, Conduction, Convection

• Convection, Radiation, Conduction

• Conduction, Radiation, Convection

Using the diagram, which number represents convection?

• 1

• 2

• 3

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Which statement below represents #2 in the diagram?

• Heat transfer method that occurs between items that are touching

• Method by which energy is transferred in a gas or liquid

• Energy transferred as rays or waves without a substance needed to transfer the energy

• Incoming solar radiation

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The average temperature in your city is 68°F (20°C) during the summer months, with regular thunderstorms occurring in the afternoons. What does the scenario describe?

• Relative humidity

• Weather

• Cloud formation

• Climate

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It is sunny and 75°F (24°C) in your town today, but tomorrow it will rain and temperatures will drop to 60°F (15°C). What does the scenario describe?

• Relative humidity

• Weather

• Cloud formation

• Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What happens when air is lifted in the atmosphere?

• The air warms up and becomes dry.

• The air cools and forms clouds.

• The air remains unchanged.

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