Weather versus Climate
Learning Objective
I can differentiate between weather and climate.
Key Concepts
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of those conditions.
Our perception of climate change is often influenced by our recent experiences with the weather, such as unusually warm or cold days.
People are more likely to discuss weather than climate change, which can lead to a 'spiral of silence' regarding climate concerns.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 10 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the key difference between weather and climate, as explained in the video?
2. According to the video, what analogy can be used to understand the difference between weather and climate?
3. Explain how the 'Plinko' game illustrates the relationship between weather and climate.
...and 7 more questions
Educational Video
The REAL Reason We Confuse Weather and Climate | Hot Mess 🌎
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