Weather vs Climate

What does this picture show?

• weather
• climate

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When a cold front and warm front collide it can cause _____________.

• thunderstorms
• low pressure
• tornados
• all of the above

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The average winter temperature is 45 C. This describes which of the following.

• weather

• climate

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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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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.

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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

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________ study and predict the climate; they look for __________ of weather

• meteorologists; patterns

• climatologists; patterns

• biologists; precipitation

• climatologists; temperature differences

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What is the tool called that measures how warm or cold the air is outside?

• anemometer
• barometer
• meteorologist
• thermometer

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What does the gauge that Izzy is holding collect?

• precipitation
• temperature
• wind speed
• air pressure

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What is a long period of time with little to no rainfall called?

• desert
• oasis
• drought
• mirage

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