What is weather?
how sunny it is outside
a long term pattern of weather in an area
minute by minute changes in the atmosphere on our planet
the rain and snowfall in an area
What is climate?
a long term pattern of weather in a specific area
Rain, snow, sleet, and thunderstorms are all considered .
How many years do scientists track the weather in a specific area to determine that area’s climate?
30
50
100
20
Climate is what you expect (like a hot summer); weather is what you get (like a hot summer day with an afternoon thunderstorm).
Which is weather?
annual rainfall
lightning
freeze
tornado
seasons
Ice Age
heat wave