Britannica Educational Publishing IN ASSOCIATION WITH ROSEN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LET’S FIND OUT OUR DYNAMIC EARTH WEATHER AND CLIMATE JOE GREEK
What are Weather and Climate Weather is the daily state of the atmosphere or air in any given place The weather is important to people It affects their comfort their food supply and even their safety There are many elements that combine to create weather They include temperature wind humidity precipitation and atmospheric pressure These elements vary from region to region On rainy days people often wear raincoats or use umbrellas to stay dry 4
There are different climates around the world Desert climates are usually hot and dry Climate is the weather found in a certain place over a long period of time An area’s climate determines what kinds of plants can grow and what kinds of animals can survive there People use information about climates to decide which crops to plant to prepare for natural disasters and even to choose the best season for traveling to vacation spots Compare and Contrast How are weather and climate similar In what ways are they different 5
