The document discusses the differences between weather and climate. Weather refers to short-term conditions like temperature, precipitation and wind on a daily basis. Climate describes average weather patterns over longer periods of time, and how the Earth's climate has changed naturally over time. It then provides examples of the typical seasonal weather patterns in the UK - spring brings rain and warmer temperatures, summer is hotter with occasional showers, autumn is cooler and rainier, and winter is cold with rain or snow. The document concludes by listing simple actions individuals can take to help reduce climate change, such as walking instead of driving, buying locally, saving energy and recycling.
2. Weather
Weather is daily
(day to day) and
happens usually
over a small period
of time. For
example – sun,
rain, hail, snow,
wind, cloud, fog
(haze) and thunder
and lightning.
Climate
Climate only changes
over a longer period
of time. Many
animals and plants
need one kind of
climate to survive ,
for example –
Dolphins and Palm
trees need a hot
climate , Polar Bears
and spruce trees
need a cold Climate.
3. Climate refers to the average
weather experienced over a long
period. The earths Climate has
changed many times in response to
natural causes. Our climate – Spring
(Rainy but getting hotter). Summer
(hotter but a few showers).Autumn
(less hot and more rain). Winter (Cold
, more rain and sometimes snow).
4. A graph to show Climate Change from 1860 to 2000
5.
6. • Walk instead of getting the car because cars use more
green house gases (carbon dioxide)
•Buy food from local stores instead of from far away
• The greenhouse gases make thinks hotter.
• Every time we use electrical things, we produce more
green house gases
• Save paper you don’t need
• Shower instead of taking a bath, Turn off taps and
recycle rain water.
•Turn off appliances when you don’t need them.
•Turn off the engine when your stuck in a traffic jam
