Weather and Climate Test
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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