Weather and Climate

Front

What is Weather?

Back

Weather refers to the short-term conditions in the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

Front

What is Climate?

Back

Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a significant period, usually 30 years.

Front

What does it mean if a place has a hot climate?

Back

It means that the area typically experiences high temperatures over a long period, especially during summer.

Front

What is an example of weather?

Back

An example of weather is a rainstorm that occurs on a specific day.

Front

What is an example of climate?

Back

An example of climate is the fact that Florida has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round.

Front

How does weather differ from climate?

Back

Weather is short-term and can change daily, while climate is long-term and represents average conditions.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

Front

What is humidity?

Back

Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect how hot or cold it feels.

Front

What is a weather forecast?

Back

A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the near future, based on meteorological data.

Front

What is a drought?

Back

A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages.