Weather vs. Climate comparison

Worksheet by Linda Bedford
Weather vs. Climate 
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Science
Grades
8
Language
ENG
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Understand weather vs. climate! Learn definitions, compare concepts, and identify key differences with fun examples.

What is the difference between weather and climate? Weather describes the conditions in the air outside at a certain time and place. Climate is the general pattern of weather in an area over a long period of time. Weather is the general pattern of weather in an area over a long period of time. Climate describes the conditions in the air outside at a certain time and place. Weather describes changes with the seasons. Climate is the conditions in the air outside at a certain time and place. Climate describes the seasons of a certain place. Weather is the pattern of conditions in an area over a long period of time. Match the vocabulary word to its definition. Weather describes the conditions in the air outside at a certain time and place Climate the general pattern of weather in an area over a long period of time Place the sentences under the correct topic. If the sentence is only true for weather, drag it underneath "Weather." If the sentence is only true for climate, drag it underneath "Climate." If the sentence is true for both weather and climate, drag it underneath "Both." Think about the Venn Diagram you made during centers to help you. Weather can change from hour to hour, day to day, and season to season. Today, it will be sunny, but tomorrow it will snow. Climate describes weather of a region over a long period of time Massachusetts has four seasons, with warm summers and cold winters. Both scientists collect data for this Pretend you're speaking to a 4th grader (they understand concepts, but my not have your vocabulary). How would you explain the difference between weather and climate to them?

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