Weather vs. Climate

What is Climate?

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

• Climate refers to the daily fluctuations in temperature and precipitation.

• Climate is the immediate atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place.

• Climate is the seasonal variation of weather in a specific region.

What is a drought?

• A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages.

• A sudden increase in rainfall causing floods.

• A seasonal change in weather patterns.

• A type of plant that thrives in dry conditions.

What is an example of Climate?

• The average temperature and rainfall in a desert region over many years.

• The daily weather conditions in a city.

• The seasonal changes in a forest.

• The temperature of a single day in summer.

What is a weather map?

• A visual representation of the weather conditions in a specific area, showing temperature, precipitation, and other weather data.

• A chart that predicts future weather patterns based on historical data.

• A map that shows the geographical features of an area without any weather information.

• A tool used by meteorologists to measure wind speed and direction.

What is a weather forecast?

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

• A historical record of past weather conditions.

• A detailed report of current weather conditions only.

• An analysis of climate change effects on weather patterns.

What is Weather?

• Weather refers to the long-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place.

• Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

• Weather is the average climate of a region over many years.

• Weather is solely determined by the temperature of the air.

What is a thermometer used for?

• To measure temperature.

• To measure humidity.

• To measure pressure.

• To measure speed.

What is the role of the sun in weather?

• The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns, influencing temperature, wind, and precipitation.

• The sun creates clouds that block rain from falling.

• The sun cools the atmosphere, reducing humidity and precipitation.

• The sun has no effect on weather patterns.

What is a storm?

• A natural disaster caused by human activity.

• A disturbance in the atmosphere that can produce strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

• A type of weather phenomenon that only occurs in winter.

• A calm and peaceful weather condition.

What is a climate zone?

• A climate zone is a region of the world that has similar climate characteristics, such as temperature and precipitation patterns.

• A climate zone is an area where all plants grow at the same rate.

• A climate zone is a type of weather pattern that occurs only in tropical regions.

• A climate zone is a region that experiences only one season throughout the year.