Weather and Climate

Which of the following best describes wind?

• moving water

• moving air

• moving clouds

• moving sunlight

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

• climate

• temperature

• elevation

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place?

• climate

• temperature

• weather

• air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area?

• precipitation and humidity

• temperature and air pressure

• wind conditions and humidity

• temperature and precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Warmer climates tend to form around

• the North and South Poles

• mountains

• oceans

• the equator

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which is not a factor that affects climate?

• altitude

• latitude

• lakes and oceans

• living organisms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which month has the coldest temperature?

• January

• April

• September

• March

When does the least precipitation occur?

• February - March

• April - May

• June - July

• November - December

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Texas has long, hot summers.

• Climate

• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Meteorologists forecast this.

• Climate

• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5