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Weather vs. Climate

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes weather?

a)

day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

b)

long-term conditions (months or years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

2.

Which of the following best describes climate?

a)

day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

b)

long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

3.

It is raining outside right now.

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

4.

Over the last 30 years, we have had an increase in the amount of rain in our area.

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

5.

The meteorologist predicts that tomorrow, it will be very windy outside.

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

6.

The high temperature today will be near 75 degrees F.

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

7.

Over 30 years, the average winter temperature is 27 degrees F.

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

8.

The climatologist says that if the water gets warmer in the Arctic, polar bears will be in danger!

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

9.

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

a)

day to day changes in the atmosphere

b)

long-term pattern in the weather

c)

measured over many years

d)

wind and rain

10.

Which of the following best describe the term climate?

a)

the day to day changes in the atmosphere around us

b)

is taken over a long period of time

c)

precipitation

d)

is taken over a short period of time

11.

I hear Australia is warm all year round! Let's go to Australia for vacation!

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

12.

The temperature increased quickly overnight. I may need to get my summer clothes out.

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

13.

This picture describes a ____________ climate.

a)

Temperate

b)

Polar

c)

Tropical

d)

Desert

14.

Skies were mostly clear on January 3rd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

15.

This picture describes a ____________ climate.

a)

Temperate

b)

Polar

c)

Tropical

d)

Desert

16.

New York City had a record snowfall on Wednesday.

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

17.

This picture describes a ____________ climate.

a)

Temperate

b)

Polar

c)

Tropical

d)

Desert

18.

James grabbed a rain coat before catching the school bus. It was already cloudy and the TV news reported that there would be rain all day long in Columbus.

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

19.

This picture describes a ____________ climate.

a)

Temperate

b)

Polar

c)

Tropical

d)

Desert

20.

What type of climate do we live in?

a)

Temperate

b)

Polar

c)

Tropical

d)

Desert