Temperature, Humidity, Precipitation, Weather vs Climate

Which of the following best describes climate?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
• long-term conditions (30 or more years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which is the main factor that determines climate?

• precipitation

• temperature

• altitude

• latitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following best describes weather?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
• long-term conditions (30 or more years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Describe a temperate climate.

• dry and cold year round

• warm year round, high humidity and rainfall

• not too warm or cold, not too wet or dry

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which changes faster?

• weather
• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What are the 3 major climate zones in order from equator to the poles?

• polar, temperate, tropical
• tropical, temperate, polar
• temperate, polar, tropical
• temperate, tropical, polar

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Describe a tropical climate.

• dry and cold year round

• warm year round, high humidity and rainfall

• not too warm or cold, not too wet or dry

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Describe a polar climate.

• dry and cold year round

• warm year round, high humidity and rainfall

• not too warm or cold, not too wet or dry

What are the global wind belts in order from equator to the poles?

• Polar Easterlies, Prevailing Westerlies, Trade Winds

• Prevailing Westerlies, Polar Easterlies, Trade Winds

• Trade Winds, Prevailing Westerlies, Polar Easterlies

• Trade Winds, Polar Easterlies, Prevailing Westerlies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The high temperature today will be near 75 C.

• weather
• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5