Weather versus Climate
Grade 11th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can differentiate between weather and climate and explain the factors that influence each.
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Bozeman Science · 7:48
ESS2D - Weather and Climate
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Weather is what it looks like today, while climate is what it looks like over a long period of time.
- 2
Major factors that affect weather and climate include the amount of sunlight, oceans, atmosphere, and landforms.
- 3
Changes in climate are due to changes in the atmosphere and the Earth's reflectivity, which is how much energy from the sun is reflected back into space.
Practice Questions
9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain the key difference between weather and climate. Then, describe two factors that can influence climate change over long periods of time.”
Teacher Guide
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