Climate vs. Weather

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The high temperature today will be near 75 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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.

Tags

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

I hear Australia is warm all year round! Let's go to Australia for vacation!

• weather

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

Skies were mostly clear on January 3^rd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

• weather

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5