Weather vs Climate

What is snow?

• Ice crystals that don't melt into liquid water as they fall

• Water droplets that freeze in the air

• Rain that falls in winter

• A type of wind

What is the most common kind of extreme weather mentioned?

• Thunderstorms

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Blizzards

What does weather include?

• Temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction

• The number of trees in an area

• The color of the sky

• The time of day

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is short-term; climate is long-term

• Weather is always hot; climate is always cold

• Weather is only about rain; climate is only about sun

• Weather is about clouds; climate is about wind

What is sleet?

• Ice crystals that fall, partly melt, and refreeze

• Water droplets that freeze in the air

• Rain that falls in winter

• A type of wind

What is a common form of precipitation besides rain?

• Snow

• Fog

• Dew

• Hail

What is the condition of the air or atmosphere on our planet called?

• Weather

• Climate

• Temperature

• Humidity

What is the term for minute-by-minute changes in the atmosphere?

• Weather

• Climate

• Temperature

• Humidity

What causes electrical energy to build up during a thunderstorm?

• Rain

• Lightning

• Wind

• Snow

Where does cartoon Sabrina go on her imaginary trip?

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Yuma, Arizona

• Tucson, Arizona

• Flagstaff, Arizona