Unit 6 Weather vs Climate Checkpoint

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What is Weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is Climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a significant period, typically 30 years or more.

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What powers Earth's global climate systems?

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Earth's global climate systems are powered by the sun, which drives winds, ocean currents, and weather patterns.

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How does weather differ from climate?

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Weather is short-term and can change rapidly, while climate is the long-term average of weather conditions.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a rainy day or a sunny afternoon.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is the tropical climate of Florida, characterized by warm temperatures year-round.

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What factors influence weather?

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Factors that influence weather include temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, and precipitation.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of future weather conditions based on meteorological data.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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Ocean currents help distribute heat around the planet, influencing climate patterns and weather conditions.