Weather and Climate Test

What is the difference between climate and weather?

• Climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while weather refers to long-term conditions.

• Climate refers to long-term average weather conditions, while weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area.

• Climate and weather mean the same thing.

• Weather is only about temperature.

Fill in the blank: A high pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is ______ than the surrounding areas.

• higher

• lower

• equal

• unstable

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is a characteristic of a high pressure system?

• Usually brings clear skies and calm weather

• Typically associated with cloudy skies

• Brings storms and rain

• Causes hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Fill in the blank: A low pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is ______ than in the surrounding areas.

• lower

• higher

• the same

• unchanged

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following is an effect of low pressure systems on weather?

• Bring clear skies

• Bring storms, rain, or even severe weather

• Prevent clouds from forming

• Lead to stable weather patterns

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What happens when a cold front occurs?

• Warm air pushes into a cold air mass

• Cold air pushes into a warm air mass, resulting in sudden storms and temperature drops

• Gradual temperature increases and light rain

• No change in weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Fill in the blank: A warm front occurs when warm air moves over a ______ air mass. Results in gradual temperature increases and light rain.

• cold

• warm

• humid

• dry

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following is NOT a type of natural disaster listed in the study guide?

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Volcanoes

• Floods

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What are the four main factors affecting climate?

• Latitude, Elevation, Proximity to water, Ocean currents

• Temperature, Humidity, Wind, Pressure

• Clouds, Rain, Snow, Sun

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6