Weather vs Climate: Key Differences Explained

The video tutorial discusses the difference between weather and climate, using the analogy of calculating final grades. Weather is likened to daily grades, which can vary, while climate is compared to the average grade over time. An example of climatology is provided using New York City's July 4th temperatures over 30 years.

What is the main topic of today's lesson?

• Weather vs. Climate

• Calculating Grades

• Types of Weather

• Climate Change

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

How many assignments did the students complete?

• 20

• 35

• 25

• 30

What was the final average score for the year?

• 76

• 66

• 86

• 96

How is calculating your final score similar to calculating weather averages?

• Both are calculated monthly.

• Both involve adding up numbers and dividing by the total count.

• Both are based on daily weather conditions.

• Both are unpredictable.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather changes daily, climate is the average over time.

• Weather is predictable, climate is not.

• Weather is what you expect, climate is what you get.

• Weather is long-term, climate is short-term.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

To find the average high temperature for the Fourth of July in New York City, how many years of data do we need to consider?

• 30 years

• 40 years

• 20 years

• 10 years

What is the climatological average high temperature for the Fourth of July in New York City?

• 80

• 75

• 85

• 90