Weather vs. Climate

Climate covers a ​​ (a)   area than weather​

• larger
• smaller

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The average weather conditions of a region is

• daily temperature.

• weather.

• climate.

• the forecast.

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Two factors that determine climate are

• precipitation and temperature.

• precipitation and air pressure.

• hurricanes and tornadoes.

• winds and humidity.

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The condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place is

• climate

• weather

• humidity

• temperature

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A barometer is used to measure​ (a)  

• air pressure
• humidity
• precipitation
• wind speed

The 3 major climate zones are:

• rainforest, polar, and oceanic

• land, sea, and sky

• temperate, tropical, and polar

• north, south, and east

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Which type of weather most likely occurs in a high-pressure area?

• clear

• foggy

• rainy

• snowy

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Organize these options into the right categories.

Groups:

(a) Weather

,

(b) Climate

• It snowed 6 inches last night.

• Typically, rainfall in May will be under 1 inch.

• There is a hurricane affecting the Gulf Coast.

• In winter, I need to always wear a warm jacket.

• It is raining.

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___________________changes over short periods of time .

• Climate

• Weather

• Sunlight

• Clouds

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The countries very far from the Equator experience ________________ the whole year.

• hot days and nights

• sunny days

• cloudy days

• cold days and nights

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