Weather and Climate Is there a Difference?

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Weather Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place. Weather is affected by 4 atmospheric factors- Heat Air Pressure Wind Moisture

Weather Info…..  To forecast weather scientists must collect data.  Weather satellites orbit the planet and takes pictures that are sent to radio and TV stations.  Radar sends out radio signals that are reflected from objects.  There are more than 400 weather stations across the US.  Weather maps and symbols tell us information about the weather we are having, and what kind of weather to expect.

Air Masses Weather changes when a new air mass moves over an area. An air mass is a large body of air that has a certain temperature and certain amt. of moisture. There are 4 kinds of air masses: maritime tropical- warm, moist, ocean maritime polar- cold, moist, ocean continental tropical- hot, dry, land continental polar- cold, dry, land

Weather Fronts A front is the leading edge of an air mass. There are 4 types of fronts: Warm Front- rain and showers followed by humid weather Cold Front- violent storms, followed by fair cool weather

Wind Wind is caused by a difference in air pressure. Wind is moving air (speed + direction). Air moves from an area of higher pressure to and area of lower pressure.

Climate Climate is the general weather of an area over a long period of time. Climate is affected by Latitude, Elevation, Topography (shape of land), distance from water, global winds, and ocean currents.