Weather vs. Climate February 3, 2015

What is Meteorology?

____________is the scientific study of _________ and the ___________. Meteorology ____________is the scientific study of _________ and the ___________. Meteorology weather atmosphere “Some people are weatherwise, but most are otherwise” -Benjamin Franklin

What is Weather? atmospheric Weather is the specific “_____________ _________" or conditions at a particular time and place. ______time & ______ area variables short small

What is Climate Climate is the ________ weather or atmospheric conditions. (_____ time & ____ area) average long large Ex. Sahara Desert

Weather vs. Climate BUT it’s weather can still be rainy & cool. Ex. Sahara Desert’s climate is dry and hot. BUT it’s weather can still be rainy & cool.

Climate is what you expect… Weather is what you get!

Remember… weather is for a short time and small area!

Weather Observations & Inferences In the space provided, jot down some general observations from the following pictures. Infer what you believe is happening in the atmosphere.

Observation & Inference #1

Observation & Inference #2

Observation & Inference #3

Atmospheric Variables Changes _______ in the atmosphere that describe the current weather.

Atmospheric Variables 1. Temperature

Atmospheric Variables 2. Humidity (Moisture in the air)

Atmospheric Variables 3. Air Pressure (weight of air)

Atmospheric Variables 4. Wind (blows from high pressure to low pressure)

Atmospheric Variables 5. Precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, hail, freezing rain)

Atmospheric Variables 6. Cloud Cover (atmospheric transparency)