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 (months/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 of the following best describes climate?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

It is raining outside right now.

• weather

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Over the last decade we have had an increase in the amount of rain in our area.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The average winter temperature is 30 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The meteorologist predicts that tomorrow, it will be very windy outside.

• Weather

• Climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Marco got a Christmas photo from his cousin in Hawaii. The family wore shorts, sandals, and Santa hats. Marco’s dad said that was normal clothing because the average temperature in Hawaii is 82 degrees Fahrenheit that time of the year.

• climate

• weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What do greenhouse gases do?

• block harmful UV radiation from reaching Earth
• warm the planet by trapping heat radiating from the Earth 
• allow heat to escape the Earth's atmosphere cooling the planet
• protect the Earth from harmful meteor strikes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5