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Science Explainer: What's the difference between weather and climate?

By Newsela Staff
Last updated 3 months ago
3 Questions
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Read the passage What's the difference between weather and climate? Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage What's the difference between weather and climate? Then answer the questions below.
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MS-ESS2-6
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Drag each characteristic to the correct box to show whether it is a characteristic of climate or weather.

  • rapidly-changing atmospheric conditions
  • seasonal temperature patterns
  • frequent temperature changes
  • long-term average conditions
  • current conditions
  • Climate
  • Weather
MS-ESS2-6
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3.

What are the environmental consequences of burning fossil fuels? Select two correct answers.

MS-ESS3-5