Weather Vs. Climate

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'climate'?

• The state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time

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

• The amount of heat in a given area

• The blanket of gases that surround the Earth

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes weather?

• The general pattern of atmospheric conditions over many years

• Day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere in an area

• The average temperature of a region

• The amount of rainfall in a season

Multiple Choice

Which instrument would you use to measure wind speed?

• Barometer

• Rain Gauge

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

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Areas near the equator receive more direct sunlight throughout the year so they are

Multiple Select

Which of the following are factors that affect climate?

• Distance from the equator

• Elevation

• Large bodies of water

• Type of vegetation

Open Ended

Explain the difference between weather and climate.

Open Ended

Give one example of a change in climate.

Open Ended

Give one example of a change in weather.

Open Ended

List three factors that can affect climate.

Open Ended

How would a climate be described if it only rains one month out of a year?

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The blanket of gases that surround the Earth is called the

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