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

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2
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What are five components used to describe weather?

A

Temperature,
air pressure,
cloud cover,
humidity,
precipitation (rain, snow, etc).

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3
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What is climate?

A

The average weather that occurs in an area over a period of time.

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4
Q

How is climate change determined by anecdotal evidence?

A

Through reports and interpretation from people about events that occur.

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5
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How is climate change determined by scientific evidence?

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Using data collected by scientists and interpretation of the data to look at general trends, not individual events.

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