2. What’s the DIFFERENCE? Weather is the current condition of the lowest layer of the earth’s atmosphere (troposphere) and is in an almost constant state of change Climate is weather patterns experienced by a region over a long period of time
3. WEATHER is influenced by: is influenced by: Temperature Moisture Wind Speed and Direction
4. CLIMATE is influenced by: E l e v a t i o n L a t i t u d e Proximity to nearby LAND FORMS and BODIES of WATER
5. “ CLIMATE IS WHAT YOU EXPECT; WEATHER IS WHAT YOU GET.” MARK TWAIN MARK TWAIN MARK TWAIN MARK TWAIN MARK TWAIN
