Weather/Climate

What is going on with the atmosphere at any particular time.

• Weather
• Climate

The kinds of data that reflect climate are different from the conditions described in weather data. Which of the following is a description of climate?

• Today it is hot and sunny in Phoenix, Arizona.

• Summers are usually mild in Lansing, Michigan.

• Last week it rained every day in San Antonio, Texas.

• Yesterday was cold and windy in Anchorage, Alaska.

If a person is describing the daily changes in temperature and precipitation, they are referring to an area's —

• Geology

• Climate

• Geography

• Weather

Weather data is different than climate data. Which of the following is an example of weather data?

• The average high temperature in May is 21°C in the Midwest of the United States

• Central Australia usually receives less than 110 mm of rainfall all year

• The relative humidity was 24% at noon on July 23 in Tempe, Arizona

• On average, there is 88mm of rain in the Gulf Coast region in July

Climate data is not the same as weather data. Which of the following is a description of climate data?

• New York had a record rainfall on Wednesday.

• Lima, Peru had a low temperature last night of 17°C.

• Winds are currently from the south in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

• The coast of Antarctica has very short summers.

Students measured the rainfall outside their classroom for five days and recorded their observations.

There was an increase in the amount of rainfall between 

• June 10 and June 11

• June 11 and June 12

• June 12 and June 13

• June 13 and June 14

The chart shows the high temperature for part of a week.

If the temperature pattern continues into the weekend, what high temperature would be predicted for Saturday?

• 25° C

• 22° C

• 20° C

• 15° C

Which day would be best for going for a walk?

• Monday
• Tuesday and Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday

Using the chart, what ingredient of weather is being measured?

• temperature
• humidity
• air speed
• air pressure

Based on the table, which day most likely had precipitation?

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday