The Difference Between Weather and Climate

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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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.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

• weather

• climate

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The average winter temperature is 30 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

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Which of the following best describe the term 'climate'?

• the day to day changes in the atmosphere around us

• is taken over a long period of time

• precipitation

• is taken over a short period of time

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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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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.

• climate

• weather

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Temperatures in the Arctic are usually below freezing year round.

• weather

• climate

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New York City had a record rainfall on Wednesday.

• weather

• climate

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