Weather Vs Climate Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What does weather refer to at a given location?
A
Specific atmospheric conditions at a given location
2
Q
What are five components used to describe weather?
A
Temperature,
air pressure,
cloud cover,
humidity,
precipitation (rain, snow, etc).
3
Q
What is climate?
A
The average weather that occurs in an area over a period of time.
4
Q
How is climate change determined by anecdotal evidence?
A
Through reports and interpretation from people about events that occur.
5
Q
How is climate change determined by scientific evidence?
A
Using data collected by scientists and interpretation of the data to look at general trends, not individual events.