Weather Set (5.e.1.1 & 5.e.1.2)

Climate refers to the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time, typically 30 years or more.

Weather describes the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

An anemometer is used to measure wind speed.

A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.

A rain gauge is used to measure the amount of precipitation that falls in a specific area.

Rain can change to sleet or snow when it falls through freezing air.

A sunny, mild day typically has temperatures ranging from 60°F to 80°F.

Sleet is a form of precipitation that occurs when raindrops freeze into ice pellets before reaching the ground.