Weather vs. Climate
What is weather?
The condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place
What is evaporation?
Water changing from liquid to gas
What tool measures temperature?
Thermometer
What causes global wind patterns?
Uneven heating of Earth
What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?
It decreases
What is climate?
The average weather conditions over a long period
What is condensation?
Water vapor changing to liquid
What tool measures air pressure?
Barometer
What is the jet stream?
A fast-moving ribbon of air high in the atmosphere
What happens to temperature as altitude increases?
It usually decreases
Give one example of weather.
Rain today (teacher must approve answers)
What is precipitation?
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail falling from clouds
What tool measures wind speed?
Anemometer
What causes ocean currents?
Wind and differences in water temperature
Why does warm air rise?
It is less dense
Give one example of climate.
Florida is warm and humid (teacher must approve answers)
What drives the water cycle?
Energy from the Sun
What tool measures rainfall?
Rain gauge
Why are global patterns important?
They affect weather and climate
Why does cold air sink?
It is more dense
How are weather and climate different?
Weather is short-term; climate is long-term
Name all main stages of the water cycle.
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation
What tool predicts weather using data?
Computer models
What is the Coriolis effect?
The rotation of Earth causing winds to curve
How do temperature and pressure affect weather?
They influence wind and precipitation