Climate vs

Climate is the long-term pattern of weather experienced in a place.

Weather describes day-to-day changes in our atmosphere, while climate refers to the long-term pattern of weather.

You can check the weather by simply looking out the window.

<p>Temperature, rainfall, snow, and wind data are used to describe the climate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere. They are called greenhouse gases because they allow heat to reach the Earth, but do not let it escape, similar to how a greenhouse works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The most common greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, water vapor, nitrous oxides, and fluorinated gases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When there are more greenhouse gases, the Earth's climate becomes warmer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, release greenhouse gases which contribute to climate change.</p> Signup and view all the answers