Generation Genius Weather vs Climate

What is the local, day-by-day variation in the atmosphere's condition called weather or climate?

• climate

• weather

• temperature

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the year-by-year variation of the atmosphere's condition over a large area called?

• climate

• weather

• temperature

• humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of these helps meteorologists make weather forecast?

• working with other meteorologists

• weather station data

• information from satellites

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Should we expect ALL days in summer to be hot?

• No, the daily weather can vary

• No, the daily climate can vary

• Yes, that is the definition of summer

• None of the above

How does climate affect the types of plants that can grow in an area?

• It doesn't affect plant growth.

• It determines which plants are best suited for the average conditions.

• It only affects the color of the plants.

• It changes the soil type only.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does a higher frequency of hurricanes in a particular region indicate about its climate?

• It indicates a colder climate.

• It indicates a stable climate with no changes.

• It suggests a warmer, possibly tropical climate.

• It indicates that the region is inland.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Design a year-long project to analyze the effect of seasonal changes on the local climate.

• Measure only the highest daily temperature.

• Collect daily weather data, including temperature, precipitation, and wind speed, and analyze changes.

• Focus solely on interviewing people about how they feel about the weather.

• Only take pictures of the sky each day.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Why might a meteorologist be interested in studying climate as well as weather?

• To predict daily weather conditions only.

• To understand long-term trends that might influence daily weather patterns.

• Because they study space weather.

• To focus solely on recording temperatures.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain why coastal regions often have milder climates than inland areas.

• Coastal regions receive more sunlight.

• Large bodies of water moderate temperature changes.

• Coastal regions are closer to the equator.

• Inland areas have more vegetation.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Predict how the weather might change if a cold front is approaching your city.

• The temperature will likely increase.

• There will be no change in the weather.

• The temperature will likely decrease, possibly with precipitation.

• It will become significantly drier.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking