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Lesson 19 of 84 · Climate
ExperimentGroundwater and Aquifers
What You'll Learn
Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions like temperature, precipitation, and wind. Climate describes the average weather patterns in a region over a long period.
Key Words
- volcano
- atmosphere
- humidity
Materials Needed
- cups
- thermometer
- rain gauge
- cotton balls
Safety First
- Handle glass items carefully to avoid breakage.
- Do not mix unknown chemicals together.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions like temperature, precipitation, and wind. Climate describes the average weather patterns in a region over a long period.
Step 2 — Do
Build your model using the materials provided.
Step 3 — Observe
Draw a picture of what you observe.
Step 4 — Record
Answer the questions based on your data.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What type of rock forms from cooled magma?