Weather vs. Climate

Which of the following best describes weather?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
• long-term conditions (30 or more years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which changes faster?

• weather
• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Is the following statement describing weather or climate?

"It rained on May 8."

• Weather

• Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Is the following statement describing weather or climate?

"Germany is a cold country."

• Weather

• Climate

Is the following statement describing weather or climate?

"The news says it is supposed to rain this weekend."

• Weather

• Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Is the following statement describing weather or climate?

"Florida is hotter than Alaska."

• Weather

• Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Is the following statement describing weather or climate?

"Cities near the ocean tend to be more humid."

• Weather

• Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Is the following statement describing weather or climate?

"A hurricane is predicted to hit tomorrow."

• Weather

• Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Temperatures in the Artic are usually below freezing year round.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Northern USA has cooler winters than South America.

• climate

• weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6