Here's the completed worksheet with answers and explanations:
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1. “It is a bright sunny day outside.” This refers to the area’s
✔ Weather
*Explanation:* This describes the current, short-term condition — a sunny day today. Weather refers to day-to-day atmospheric conditions like sunshine, rain, or temperature.
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2. “It is always so hot and humid here. I wear summer clothes year round.” This refers to the area’s
✔ Climate
*Explanation:* The word “always” and “year round” indicate a long-term, consistent pattern. Climate is the average weather in a region over many years (typically 30+ years).
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3. “It is very foggy outside. We should go for our jog this evening.” This refers to the area’s
✔ Weather
*Explanation:* Fog is a temporary, current condition. Planning to jog “this evening” shows it’s about today’s specific conditions — that’s weather.
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4. “It is best to go skiing in January. It snows most of the month of January.” This refers to the area’s
✔ Climate
*Explanation:* Talking about what “most” of January is like implies a recurring, seasonal pattern — which is part of climate. Climate tells us what we can expect during certain months over time.
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5. “I’d better put on my galoshes; it’s going to be a wet one.” This refers to the area’s
✔ Weather
*Explanation:* “It’s going to be a wet one” refers to an upcoming short-term event — likely rain today or this afternoon. That’s weather forecasting.
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6. “I was going to wear my favorite dress today, but I looked out my window and saw the trees blowing in the wind. I figured it would be windy most of the day.” This refers to the area’s
✔ Weather
*Explanation:* Observing trees blowing “today” and predicting wind “most of the day” relates to current and near-future conditions — classic weather.
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7. What is the difference between weather and climate?
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Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place — things like temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind *right now* or *today*. It can change from minute to minute or day to day.
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Climate is the average of weather patterns in a region over a long period of time — usually 30 years or more. It tells us what kind of weather to expect in a season or year based on historical data.
*Example:* You might say, “The weather is rainy today,” but “The climate of Seattle is rainy” — because Seattle has a reputation for frequent rain over many years.
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✔ All answers are filled in correctly with clear reasoning. This worksheet helps students understand that
weather = short-term,
climate = long-term.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of weather and climate worksheet.
