The Distinction Between Weather and Climate

The video explores the difference between weather and climate, using analogies like clothing choices and the game Plinko. It highlights how daily weather influences our perception of climate change and discusses the phenomenon of 'climate silence,' where people avoid discussing climate change due to perceived social norms.

What percentage of British people discuss the weather within six waking hours?

• 90%

• 50%

• 10%

• 75%

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather can be controlled

• Weather is more predictable

• Climate is a long-term pattern

• Climate doesn't change

What analogy is used to explain the difference between weather and climate?

• Library books vs. a single book

• Clothes in a closet vs. daily outfit

• Cars in a lot vs. a single drive

• Tools in a box vs. a tool in use

What game is used to describe the unpredictability of weather?

• Scrabble

• Plinko

• Monopoly

• Chess

How does climate change manifest in weather patterns over time?

• More consistent temperatures

• Fewer extreme weather events

• More hot days and fewer cold days

• Stable rainfall patterns

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What psychological effect influences our perception of climate change?

• Anchoring bias

• Availability heuristic

• Confirmation bias

• Optimism bias

How does recent weather affect our beliefs about climate change?

• Shapes our immediate perceptions

• Aligns with long-term data

• Only extreme events matter

• No effect

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What proportion of Americans have discussed global warming recently?

• 20%

• 80%

• 5%

• 50%

What is the 'spiral of silence' in the context of climate change?

• Ignoring data on climate

• People not talking due to perceived unpopularity of their views

• Governments not addressing the issues

• Media not covering climate news

Why might people avoid discussing climate change?

• Fear of conflict

• Lack of knowledge

• Assumption others are not concerned

• Indifference to the topic