Climate

The pattern of seasonal weather that happens year after year is called _____.

• weather

• season

• climate

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which two statements are true about climate?

• Climate is the average weather a place has over a long period of time.

• Climate changes every day, just like the weather.

• Climate includes average temperature and rainfall in a place.

• Climate only happens when it rains or snows.

What climate zone does the UAE belong to?

• Tropical

• Arid

• Temperate

• Polar

What is common to Japan, New Zealand, and Canada?

• These countries have temperate climates.

• These are all found in the polar regions.

• These are countries in Asia.

• These countries are found in the tropical climate zone.

What could happen to animals that live in cold places if the Earth keeps getting warmer?

• They will grow bigger.

• They might move to warmer places.

• They may lose their homes and struggle to survive.

• They will learn to enjoy hot weather.

If sea levels rise because of melting ice, what might happen to people living near the ocean?

• They will enjoy more beach days.

• Their homes could get flooded.

• They will find more fish.

• They will need to wear more sunscreen.

One of the statements explains the impact of changing climate on the hydrosphere. Which one is it?

• Ice melts, causing sea levels to rise.

• Flooding washes away nutrients from the soil.

• Some plants and animals may not survive in the new climate.

• Animals may lose their natural habitats.

Which of the following would most likely occur if the UAE becomes cooler?

• If there is more rain and cooler days, farmers could grow more crops.

• There would be more desert land areas in the UAE.

• New animals that like cooler weather could start living in the UAE.

• No plants would survive.