Weather and Climate

Weather and Climate

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Science

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main focus of meteorologists?

Back

Meteorologists are scientists who study weather patterns and make forecasts about upcoming weather.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do meteorologists analyze to predict weather?

Back

Meteorologists analyze the movement of fronts.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns and averages of weather.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which statement best describes climate?

Back

It's normally warm outside.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can be measured by a Celsius thermometer?

Back

Temperature.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are scientists studying when they measure water levels of a lake over 30 years?

Back

They are studying climate, because they are measuring over a long period of time.

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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