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Science Explainer: What's the difference between weather and climate?

By Formative Staff
Last updated 4 months ago
3 Questions
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Read the passage What's the difference between weather and climate? Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage What's the difference between weather and climate? Then answer the questions below.
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Drag each answer choice into the correct space. Not all answer choices will be used.

The term ____________ is used to describe a ______________ condition, usually over the course of at least_____________ . It can be thought of as an average of ____________ conditions over that time.
Other Answer Choices:
weather
long-term
30 years
six months
climate
current
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Drag each characteristic to the correct box to show whether it is a characteristic of climate or weather.

  • current conditions
  • long-term average conditions
  • frequent temperature changes
  • seasonal temperature patterns
  • rapidly-changing atmospheric conditions
  • Climate
  • Weather
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What are the environmental consequences of burning fossil fuels? Select two correct answers.