CLIMATE FACTORS

It refers to the condition of the atmosphere in a short period of time which can be changed in minutes or hours.

• Climate

• Weather

• Precipitation

• Latitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

It is the the long-term weather patterns in an area

• Weather

• Temperature

• Climate

• Topography

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Southern California has mountainous areas and located near the ocean. What are the main factors that affect the amount of rainfall or precipitation on this state?

• prevailing winds, mountains, seasonal winds

• evaporation, latitude, distance from the ocean

• latitude, ocean currents, condensation

• altitude, ocean currents, temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of climate is characterized by rainfall that is evenly distributed throughout the year, humid with mild winters, and influenced by water currents along the coast that are generally cold and moving toward the equator?

• Polar

• Temperate marine

• Highlands

• Dry

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Sun's energy greatly affects the climate of different areas on Earth. Alaska has cold, snowy winters just near the arctic circle, while Washington DC is just above the tropic of Cancer has temperate climate. Which factor affects the climate and weather according to a place’s location?

• Altitude

• Ocean currents

• Prevailing winds

• Latitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Arizona experiences annual average rainfall of 40 inches with an average of 106 days of rain. While winter temperatures are in the mid-40s in degrees Fahrenheit, summer temperatures are generally in the 90s in degrees Fahrenheit. What does this information describe?

• Weather

• Precipitation

• Climate

• Latitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Canada, Iceland, and Greenland are within the portions of the Arctic circle. In what climate zone do these countries have and what sort of features would they have?

• tropical rainy

• polar with ice caps

• temperate and arid

• tropical dry

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What does the Gulf Steam bring on the eastern coast of United States?

• warm air

• cold air

• no effect

• fair weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following activities has greatly affected the Earth’s atmosphere that accumulate greenhouse gases that eventually changes climate patterns?

• Water pollution

• Burning fossil fuels

• Dredging of soil in the river

• Using renewable resources

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Climate is the average weather conditions over a long period of time and is affected by different factors. Which of the following plays a part in determining a region’s climate?

• Distance from the ocean

• Snowfall

• Equator

• Number of winter days

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6