Unit 5 - 5.02 Climate vs. Weather Flashcards
1
Q
weather
A
- describes what is currently happening outside
- actual conditions
2
Q
climate
A
- conditions someone would expect outside
- not actual conditions
3
Q
climate is
A
-the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
4
Q
climate averages
A
TRSSHW (the rains said sally had wind) Average of a place: Temperature Rainfall Snowfall Sunny days Humidity Wind
5
Q
Which of the following statements is the best definition of weather?
A
Weather is the current conditions in the atmosphere.
6
Q
Climate describes
A
the average weather of a particular place
7
Q
Which of the following statements is an example of climate?
A
The average temperature for Miami is 73 degrees.
8
Q
Which of the following statements is an example of weather?
A
It is raining in Miami.
9
Q
Describe the difference between weather and climate.
A
Weather is what it is currently doing. The climate is what weather normally does.
