Science Weather and Climate Review

The amount of precipitation measured over the course of a year.

• Climate

• Weather

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A heat wave in New York City lasting four days.

• Climate

• Weather

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I need to wear a sweater and long pants today.

• Weather

• Climate

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• F

• G

• H

• J

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• F

• G

• H

• J

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Climate is determined by temperature

• Weather is determined by temperature

• Climate is at a set time weather is over long period of time

• Weather is at a set time climate is over long period of time

What helps us figure out the climate of an area?

• Information about the weather for many years

• Information about the tallest mountain

• Information about the rivers in the area 

• Information about local plants and animals

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Why do scientists measure changes in weather?

• To change the weather.
• To know exactly how much precipitation there will be tomorrow.
• To determine when the summer will start.
• To make predictions about what weather might happen next.

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The graph shows the rainfall in Florida. Which season gets the most rain?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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Average weather conditions for a region year after year.

• a. Climate

• b. Weather

• c. Pattern

• d. Prediction

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