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 high temperature today will be near 75 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

Which of the following best describe the term 'climate'?

• the day to day changes in the atmosphere around us

• is taken over a long period of time

• precipitation

• is taken over a short period of time

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following best describe the term 'weather'?

• day to day changes in the atmosphere
• long-term pattern in the weather
• measured over many years
• wind and rain

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• weather

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6