1.2. Understanding Climate and Weather

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the difference between climate and weather?

   Hint

   Think about average versus current conditions.

2. 2.

   Name a region with a cold climate.

   Hint

   Consider places known for snow.

3. 3.

   What defines climate?

   • Short-term weather patterns
   • Long-term atmospheric trends
   • Regional weather fluctuations

   Hint

   Remember the difference between short-term and long-term.

4. 4.

   True or False: Weather can predict climate.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how daily updates differ from averages.

5. 5.

   Imagine a city increasingly affected by extreme weather events. Develop a strategy for urban planners to adapt to climate variations.

   Hint

   Consider how less flooding might change designs.

6. 6.

   Discuss the implications of rising global temperatures on local weather patterns and the potential effects on agricultural practices.

   Hint

   Think about how heat affects growth cycles.