Weather vs. Climate

Which of the following best describes weather?

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

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following best describes climate?

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

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

The average winter temperature is 45 C.

• weather
• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The high temperature today will be near 75 C.

• weather
• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

It is raining.

• weather
• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• weather

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Sandra visited her grandma in Florida over Thanksgiving. She noticed that they were selling bathing suits at the stores. Her grandma said they sell bathing suits all year because Florida is warm.

• climate

• weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The cold front brought in rain and low pressure.

• weather
• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does this picture show?

• weather
• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What does this picture show?

• weather
• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2