Climate vs Weather Vocabulary Activity

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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The average winter temperature is 30 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather describes daily atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average of those conditions over longer periods.

• Weather can be predicted accurately, but climate cannot.

• Climate influences weather, but not vice versa.

• Weather is studied by meteorologists, whereas climate is studied by climatologists only.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why might a meteorologist be interested in studying climate as well as weather?

• To predict daily weather conditions only.

• To understand long-term trends that might influence daily weather patterns.

• Because they study space weather.

• To focus solely on recording temperatures.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Predict how the weather might change if a cold front is approaching your city.

• The temperature will likely increase.

• There will be no change in the weather.

• The temperature will likely decrease, possibly with precipitation.

• It will become significantly drier.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does a higher frequency of hurricanes in a particular region indicate about its climate?

• It indicates a colder climate.

• It indicates a stable climate with no changes.

• It suggests a warmer, possibly tropical climate.

• It indicates that the region is inland.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Marco got a Christmas photo from his cousin in Hawaii. The family wore shorts, sandals, and Santa hats. Marco’s dad said that was normal clothing because the average temperature in Hawaii is 82 degrees Fahrenheit that time of the year.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Temperatures in the Arctic are usually below freezing year round.

• weather

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6