Weather and Climate

UNIT ONE: Toward Independence

Lesson 28

WEATHER AND CLIMATE

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PLEASE DO NOW!

What type of information does a weather report provide?

Write a minimum of five (5) lines.

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READ Section 1-3, pages 34-36

On a SEPARATE piece of paper,

create your own notes (cornell, web, or outline).

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OBJECTIVES:

Define weather and climate.
Explain how climate is described.

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ATTACH the Handout on Weather and Climate.

Weather and Climate Handout

Weather and Climate
- Weather
  - Definition
    - conditions in the atmosphere at this time
  - Describing Weather
    - Temperature
      - measurement of heat energy
      - current measurement
      - high and low
      - wind chill
      - heat index
    - precipitation
      - any form of water that falls to the ground
        
        rain, snow, sleet, hail
    - air pressure
    - humidity
    - wind
- Climate
  - Definition
    - long-term weather patterns in an area
  - Describing Climate
    - Temperature
      - hot (a lot of heat energy)
      - mild, moderate, warm (moderate heat energy)
      - cool, cold (a little heat energy)
    - Moisture
      - precipitation
        
        dry, arid (a little rainfall)
        
        wet (a lot of rainfall)
    - Times of the year
      - usually summer and winter
      - sometimes year round

Add the Following Item to Your Glossary (68-70)

Weather

Precipitation

Climate