Weather, Climate, & Temperature Flashcard

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What is a measure of heat in an object, or how hot or cold it is?

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Temperature

Front

What do we use to take temperature?

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A thermometer

Front

What is a description of the current conditions of the atmosphere in a certain place?

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Weather

Front

What is a description of the average weather of a certain place over a long amount of time?

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Climate

Front

Earth is heated unevenly because it is tilted on its ______.

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Axis

Front

Earth receives heat energy from the _____

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Sun

Front

What part of Earth gets the most direct sunlight?

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The Equator

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Weather or climate? It is currently sunny with a temperature of 80 F.

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Weather

Front

Weather or climate? The average yearly rainfall is 100 cm.

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Climate

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Weather or climate? Summers are warm with daily afternoon thunderstorms.

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Climate