Weather vs Climate

Nicholas is teaching his little brother about the similarities and differences between weather and climate. How are the concepts of weather and climate different?

• Weather refers to conditions nearer to the ground than climate does.

• Climate is related to the amound of sunlight; weather is not.

• Weather conditions include precipitation, but climate conditions do not.

• Climate cover larger areas and loner times than weather.

The kinds of data that reflect climate are different from the conditions described in weather data. Which of the following is not a description of climate?

• Annual rainfall is close to 42 inches in Portland, Oregon.

• Summers are usually mild in Lansing, Michigan.

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

• Winters are usually overcast in Seattle, Washington.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Brianna is looking for a map to help her determine her outfits for the week. She knows that climate and weather maps are different and must choose the correct one. A map of which of the following would be used in the study of climate?

• Number of sunny days per year in northern Africa.

• Location of current rains in southeast Nebraska.

• Path of a hurricane in the Gulf over a week.

• Position of a cold front yesterday outside Detroit Michigan.

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The Sun is the key driving force of weather and climate. Which of the following is true regarding how weather and climate compare?

• Weather refers to conditions nearer to the ground; climate refers to conditions in the atmosphere.

• Climate refers to conditions over long periods of time; weather refers to conditions over short periods of time.

• Weather refers to conditions in the atmosphere; climate refers to conditions nearer to the ground.

• Climate refers to conditions over shourt periods of time; weather refers to conditions over long periods of time.

Weather data is different from 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 110mm 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.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Mr. Hernandez shows two different maps to the class and explains how they each show different data. One map shows weather patterns, and the other shows climate patterns. Which of the following maps would be used in the study of weather as opposed to climate?

• Position of a cold front yesterday in Detroit, Michigan

• Location of annual rainfall in northern Kansas

• Path of average cold fronts over the Gulf in a year

• Number of sunny days per year in northern Africa

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Scientists studying climate collect data that is slightly different from the data collected by those interested in weather. What is different about the data collected about climate?

• It requires more-specialized equipment than weather data.

• Climate focuses on conditions only in the upper atmosphere.

• It refers to longer times and wider areas than weather data.

• Climate does not include information about air temperature.

Climate is one of Florida's most important natural resources, which is why it is nicknamed The Sunshine State. Which of the following is true of weather compared with climate?

• Weather and climate both refer to the daily environmental conditions we experience around us.

• Earth is divided into distinct weather zones that are created by global circulation patterns.

• Weather refers to the average conditions in a place over a long period of time.

• All weather is caused by the Sun heating Earth unevenly, creating high and low pressure masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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.

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Florida is know for long, very warm summers with high humidity. Which of the following is a description of weather in Florida?

• Daily thunderstorms are very common in Florida.

• South Florida has a tropical savanna exosystem.

• Florida has a brief annual summer rainfall season.

• North Florida is know for its humidity.

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