Weather vs. Climate

What is weather?

• The average weather conditions over a long period of time.
• The minute by minute conditions outside.

What is climate?

• The average weather conditions over a long period of time.
• The minute by minute conditions outside.

What are the three major climate zones?

• Tropical, Desert, Tundra
• Polar, Temperate, and Tropical
• Polar, Aquatic, and Forests

What affects climate?

• The distance from the equator.
• The distance from the planets.
• The distance from the moon.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects weather?

• Precipitation
• Thermometers
• Wind
• Temperature

Does the following statement refer to climate or weather?
Today's air temperature was the lowest this week.

• Climate
• Weather

Does the following statement refer to climate or weather?
In Antarctica, the average yearly temperature is below freezing.

• Climate
• Weather