Climate vs Weather

Which of the following best describes weather?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following best describes climate?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

It is raining outside right now.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Over the last decade we have had an increase in the amount of rain in our area.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The high temperature today will be near 75 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The average winter temperature is 30 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The meteorologist predicts that tomorrow, it will be very windy outside.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The temperature increased quickly overnight. I may need to get my summer clothes out.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

It rained 2 inches in Seattle, Washington on November 5^th.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Sandra visited her grandma in Florida over Thanksgiving. She noticed that they were selling bathing suits at the stores. Her grandma said they sell bathing suits all year because Florida is warm.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6