Weather vs. Climate Quiz Review

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.

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.

It is raining outside right now.

• weather

• climate

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

• weather

• climate

The average winter temperature is 30 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

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

• Weather

• Climate

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

• weather

• climate

Temperatures in the Arctic are usually below freezing year round.

• weather

• climate

New York City had a record rainfall on Wednesday.

• weather

• climate

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

• weather

• climate