SC.6.E.7.6 weather and climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, including 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 region over an extended period, typically 30 years.

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How does weather change?

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Weather changes daily due to various factors such as temperature, humidity, wind patterns, and atmospheric pressure.

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the long-term average of those conditions.

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What factors influence weather?

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Factors influencing weather include temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, atmospheric pressure, and geographical features.

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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 and models.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is an instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall over a specific period.

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What does it mean when we say 'the temperature is increasing'?

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It means that the air temperature is rising, which can indicate changes in weather patterns.

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What is a weather map?

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A weather map is a visual representation of weather conditions across a specific area, showing elements like temperature, precipitation, and pressure systems.