Weather vs Climate

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Which of the following best describe the term 'weather'? Options: day to day changes in the atmosphere, long-term pattern in the weather, measured over many years, wind and rain

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day to day changes in the atmosphere

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It's freezing today!

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Weather

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Which of the following best describe the term 'climate'? Options: the day to day changes in the atmosphere around us, is taken over a long-term, precipitation, My head hurts

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is taken over a long-term

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The temperature drops rapidly overnight. I may need to get my winter clothes out.

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weather

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Which statement is describing climate? Options: It snowed 12 centimeters last night. Last winter was colder than normal. There is a thunderstorm watch for the local area. The temperature will be between 32° C and 37° C all week.

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Last winter was colder than normal.

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A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the condition in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.

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Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather? Options: The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today., The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years., The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week., The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.

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The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.

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Weather can be sunny or cloudy, wet or dry, warm or cold. What is this?

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Weather

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________ is a pattern of weather over time.

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Climate

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A scientist who studies weather is called ...

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a meteorologist