Climate vs Weather Lesson

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.

Tags

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• weather

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The high temperature today will be near 75 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The average winter temperature is 30 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

• weather

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• weather

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• weather

• climate

Tags

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6