Weather and Climate

Similarities/Differences

100

This similarity is displayed as a number and tells us how cold/hot it is going to be outside.

Temperature

200

The area or the ________ changes depending on where it is in the world for both weather and climate.

location

300

This similarity between weather and climate happens when water vapor condenses and falls from the clouds in the sky.

precipitation

400

Climate and weather are both affected by the _________ which is the air that surrounds the earth.

atmosphere

500

This is the main difference between weather and climate. Climate is weather conditions in an area over ________________.

a long period of time

Weather or Climate?

100

The weather has been more rainy this year than last year.

Weather

200

It seems like it's sunny one second and cloudy the next.

Weather

300

Seattle is more rainy overall than Las Vegas.

Climate

400

A mountain tends to have different weather than the rest of the area all the time. The term is micro____.

climate

500

Since I could remember we have had all four seasons.

Climate?

Pictures

100

Polar Climate

200

Tropical Climate

300

Mediterranean Climate

400

Arid Climate

500

Hint: this climate has cool summers and long, harsh winters.

Continental Climate

The 7 Climates

100

This climate can be described as being cold and windy in the winter and milder in the summer. High peaks are always covered in snow and ice.

Mountain Climate

200

This climate is named after a certain sea, is also found in other coastal areas, and is known for having lots of tourists. The winters are mild and wet, and the summers are hot, sunny, and dry.

Mediterranean Climate

300

This climate is hot all year round with very little rain. Without any clouds, temperatures drop sharply at night. Plants and animals are well adapted to cope with the lack of water and extreme temperatures.

Arid Climate

400

This climate is between the tropics and the poles where cold and warm air meet all the time and the weather is changeable. One day it may be sunny and the next day rainy. Sometimes the weather changes many times in one day!

Temperate Climate

500

This climate is in the northern hemisphere, a long way from the equator and the sea. The temperature changes drastically in spring and autumn, bringing long, harsh winters and short, warm summers.

Continental Climate

Extra

100

Name three descriptive words to describe the weather.

sunny, warm, hot, cold, cloudy, overcast, rainy, snowy, humid, chilly, windy, foggy, stormy

200

What is the definition of a cloud?

condensed water vapor (gases) in the atmosphere

300

Name all of the kinds of precipitation. (Hint: there are 4.)

rain, snow, hail, sleet

400

______ are influenced by the atmosphere, oceans, and landscape. 

Climates

500

Name these types of graphs in order.

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

1. Picture graph

2. Bar graph

3. Line graph

4. Table graph