Weather vs. Climate Concepts

Atmospheric conditions in one place for a limited time

• climate

• atmospheric pressure

• weather

• greenhouse effect

Weather patterns in an area over a long period of time.

• climate

• weather trend

• greenhouse effect

• seasonal variation

Seattle, WA has a trend of having cool, rainy weather throughout the year. This is an example of:

• weather

• climate

Tomorrow, there is a 20% chance of showers in Galatia, IL. This is an example of:

• weather

• climate

The imaginary line running from the North to South Pole is Earth's _______

• orbit

• axis

• pole

• revolution

True or False: Earth is tilted on its axis.

• True

• False

When the _______________ receives direct sunlight on June 21, it signals summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Capricorn

When the _______________ receives direct sunlight on Dec 22, it signals winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere

• Tropic of Cancer

• Equator

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Prime Meridian

Earth's atmosphere provides insulation that "traps" heat. This is know as the ____________ Effect.

• Global Warming

• Environmental

• Greenhouse

• Climate Change

Why is the greenhouse effect necessary for life on Earth?