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______ affects weather and climate because it heats the Earth unevenly.

• latitude
• altitude
• atmosphere
• sunlight

_______ affects weather because the further north or south you go from the Equator, the less solar energy (heat).

• altitude
• latitude
• sunlight
• atmosphere

______ is the average pattern for weather over a long period of time.

• climate
• weather
• forecast
• sunlight

In Orlando, the daily average temperature during the month of March from 1959-2019 is 66.5°F

(19.2°C). Recent records show that in March of 2019, Orlando experienced temperatures

of 80°F (26.7°C) or higher on 16 of its 31 days.

Based on the data above, what conclusion can be made by a meteorologist?

• The temporary change in temperature means the climate has changed.

• The temporary change in temperature means the weather has changed.

• The temporary change in temperature means both weather and climate have changed.

• The temporary change in temperature means neither the weather or the climate has

  changed.

The result of the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area is called _.

• altitude
• pressure
• density
• air pressure

Climate or Weather?
In the U.S. northern states, each winter brings cold temperatures and snowy conditions.

• Climate
• Weather

Climate or Weather?
Oklahoma saw 2 tornadoes, 57 lightning strikes, 9 inches of rain, and high winds every day this week.

• Climate
• Weather

Climate or Weather?
It is usually mild during the winter in the southern states of the United States.

• Climate
• Weather

Climate or Weather?
Florida had its hottest day so far this year at 97 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Climate
• Weather

Climate or Weather?
New Hampshire recorded 12 inches of snow yesterday.

• Weather
• Climate