Weather vs. Climate 3-ESS2-1

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the average weather conditions of an area, over a long period of time

Climate explained in an easy to understand way.

The climate at the center of a continent, with hot summers and cold winters

Continental climate

The climate at the center of a continent, with hot summers and cold winters. Continental climate. A continental climate has very hot summers and very cold winters because it's far from the ocean.

A climate influenced by an ocean, with warm winters and cool summers

Marine climate

A climate influenced by an ocean, with warm winters and cool summers. Marine climate. A marine climate means the ocean helps keep the weather mild, not too hot or cold.

Thunderstorm explained in an easy to understand way.

the atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place, like raining and cold

Weather explained in an easy to understand way.

The climate at the center of a continent, with hot summers and cold winters

A climate influenced by an ocean, with warm winters and cool summers

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