Weather vs Climate Review

Weather vs Climate Review

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, while climate refers to long-term patterns and averages of weather in a larger region.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does humidity measure?

Back

Humidity measures the amount of water vapor present in the air.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of weather?

Back

An example of weather is a sunny day with a temperature of 75°F.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of climate?

Back

An example of climate is the average temperature and rainfall in a region over 30 years.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a rain shadow?

Back

A rain shadow is a dry area on the leeward side of a mountain, where less rain falls due to the mountain blocking moist air.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does time affect the classification of weather and climate?

Back

Weather is classified based on short-term conditions (hours to days), while climate is classified based on long-term averages (years to decades).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of seasons in understanding climate?

Back

Seasons are part of climate as they represent the typical weather patterns experienced in a region throughout the year.

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