Climate Versus Weather

Over the last decade we have had an increase in the amount of rain in our area.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following best describe the term 'climate'?

• the day to day changes in the atmosphere around us

• is taken over a long period of time

• precipitation

• is taken over a short period of time

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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 (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The average winter temperature is 30 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather describes daily atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average of those conditions over longer periods.

• Weather can be predicted accurately, but climate cannot.

• Climate influences weather, but not vice versa.

• Weather is studied by meteorologists, whereas climate is studied by climatologists only.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

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

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

Discuss the potential impacts of climate change on weather patterns.

• Climate change has no impact on weather patterns.

• Climate change can lead to more extreme weather events, such as stronger hurricanes, more intense heatwaves, and heavier rainfall.

• Climate change will only cause colder weather.

• Climate change will only affect weather patterns in the polar regions.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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