Weather vs. Climate

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What is the tool called that measures how warm or cold the air is outside?

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Thermometer

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What does the gauge that collects precipitation measure?

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Precipitation

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Should we expect ALL days in the summer to be hot?

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No, the daily WEATHER can vary.

Front

What is a long period of time with little to no rainfall called?

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Drought

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What is the year-by-year variation of the atmosphere’s condition over a large area called?

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Climate

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

Front

What do we call the average temperature and precipitation in a region over many years?

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Climate

Front

What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer

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What is the term for water that falls from the sky, such as rain or snow?

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Precipitation

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What do meteorologists study?

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Weather and climate patterns.