Weather, Climate and Water Cycle

"Usually, it rains a lot in May." Is that statement an example of weather or climate and why?

• Weather because it is in a local area during a short time

• Climate because it is in a local area during a short time

• Climate because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

• Weather because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

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Is this map of global rainfall averages is an example of weather or climate and why?

• Weather because it is in a local area during a short time

• Climate because it is in a local area during a short time

• Climate because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

• Weather because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

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"Current road conditions are experiencing heavy fog." Is that statement an example of weather or climate and why?

• Weather because it is in a local area during a short time

• Climate because it is in a local area during a short time

• Climate because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

• Weather because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

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What is the definition of climate?

• The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

• Rain, snow, fog, and lightening

• Mountains and lakes

• The accumulation of daily weather and seasonal conditions for a particular region for a long period of time

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"The hurricane will hit on Thursday morning." Is that statement an example of weather or climate and why?

• Climate because it is in a local area during a short time

• Weather because it is in a local area during a short time

• Climate because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

• Weather because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

"The high today will be 64 degrees Fahrenheit and the low will be 48." Is that statement an example of weather or climate and why?

• Climate because it is in a local area during a short time

• Weather because it is in a local area during a short time

• Climate because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

• Weather because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

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What is the definition of weather?

• How hot or cold it is outside

• Rain, snow, fog, and lightening

• The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

• Mountains and flowers

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Which of the following is an example of weather?

• How many days of lightening we get per year

• Average amount of snow in the month of December

• Amount of snow today

• How many days are usually foggy in winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

"It is sunny outside right now." Is that statement an example of weather or climate and why?

• Weather because it is in a local area during a short time

• Climate because it is in a local area during a short time

• Climate because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

• Weather because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

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"There is 75% humidity this morning." Is that statement an example of weather or climate and why?

• Weather because it is in a local area during a short time

• Climate because it is in a local area during a short time

• Climate because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

• Weather because it is in a larger area over a longer period of time

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