Weather & Climate

​Weather vs. Climate

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Unit 1

Ms. Pineda

​https://youtu.be/YbAWny7FV3w

What is the difference between weather and climate?​

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Essential Question​

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1) What is the source of energy that powers the water cycle? ​

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2) List the steps of the water cycle in correct order.

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Bell work

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• ​The state of the atmosphere at a particular point in time. (wind, rain, temperature). ​

• This can change very quickly. (minute by minute).

• Example: Today it’s sunny and 72 degrees fahrenheit.  Partly cloudy.​

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Weather

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• The weather conditions in an area over a long period of time. 

• ​This takes a very long time to change.

• ​Example: Summers in Miami Average 89 degrees fahrenheit temperatures

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Climate

Weather fluctuates while climate stays steady.

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​Weather vs. Climate

Open Ended

What is the weather like today?​ Is today’s weather typical of Miami’s climate?

Multiple Choice

Weather or Climate?​

It was really hot out yesterday. ​​

• Weather

• Climate

Multiple Choice

Weather or Climate?

There is a chance of thunderstorms later tonight but the weekend should be clear.

• Weather

• Climate

Multiple Choice

Weather or Climate?

Miami typically goes through a dry season every year from October to April.

• Weather

• Climate

Multiple Choice

Weather or Climate?

In parts of the Sahara desert less than 1 inch of rain falls annually. ​

• Weather

• Climate

A measure of the amount of water vapor in the air.​

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Humidity

A measure of the amount of thermal energy in an object or substance. 

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Temperature

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The force that the column of air above exerts on the surface below. 

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Air Pressure

A form of water that condenses in the atmosphere and falls to Earth’s surface.​

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​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

Precipitation

Snow, hail, sleet, rain​

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​Forms of Precipitation