Studying Earth systems, energy transfer, and the scientific method for fourth grade students.
Weather is what’s happening in the air around us right now—like if it's sunny, rainy, or windy. Climate is the pattern of weather in a place over a long time.
Knowing about weather and climate helps us prepare for storms and understand how Earth is changing.
Farmers use climate information to decide when to plant crops, and we use weather forecasts to know what to wear.
Checking the weather to see if you need an umbrella.
Knowing that deserts are usually hot and dry because of their climate.
Weather changes every day, but climate describes what a place is usually like over many years.