Climate or Weather?
The CO2 concentration in the atmosphere has shown an increasing trend over the past several decades.
Climate
Jet Streams run from ___________ to _________.
West to East.
Climate
How does climate differ from weather?
Climate is the long term averages of weather that does not change for a long period of time. Weather changes hourly and daily.
I need to wear a sweater and long pants today.
Weather
Florida typically lies south of the jet stream, however how would the movement of the jet stream closer to Florida likely affect it's temperature.
It would become less warm, colder.
It's usually cold in February
Climate.
The current state of the atmosphere at a certain time and in a specific location
Weather
The annual amount of rainfall for this year was 70.73 inches
Weather
Define Jet Stream
A band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere that affects weather and climate.
Yesterday it was 75 degrees in New York City.
Weather
Scientist who study weather patterns and make predictions are known as
Meteorologist
Fall here tends to be dry and cool.
Climate
A city directly under the jet stream is likely to experience this type of weather.
extreme (rainy, stormy, windy)
It snowed in Florida during the month of February
Weather.
The weather of a place over a long period of time.
Climate
There is a hurricane affecting the Gulf Coast.
Weather
A city far south of the jet stream is likely to experience these types of temperatures.
Hot
Florida is unique in that it has two types of climate zones. What are they called?
Vocabulary word that describes how warm or cold it is outside.
Temperature