Weather and Climate

Weather and Climate

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Science

4th - 5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Weather?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Climate?

Back

Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of Weather?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of Climate?

Back

An example of climate is the fact that a region like the Sahara Desert is generally hot and dry.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Weather differ from Climate?

Back

Weather is short-term and can change quickly, while climate is long-term and stable.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean when we say a place has a 'dry climate'?

Back

A dry climate means that the area receives very little precipitation, making it arid or semi-arid.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

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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