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Weather and climate – Venn diagram

Use this interactive to explore the similarities and differences between weather and climate.

Weather and climate – Venn diagram

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Use this interactive to explore the similarities and differences between weather and climate.

Place the statement cards where you think they belong. The three options are:

  • statements that are related to weather

  • statements that are related to climate

  • statements that apply to both weather and climate – in the middle where the two circles intersect.

You can move the statement cards from one place to another if you change your mind. Note: if the label has not changed to blue, check it is fully within the Venn diagram part. When you are ready, click the Check answers button to check your ideas, then click the Reset incorrect button to try again.

Use the Download exercise button for a PDF of the diagram and cards.

The activity Differences between weather and climate has additional support in using this interactive.

Acknowledgement

This resource has been produced with the support of the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ. (c) Crown Copyright.

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Our atmosphere and climate 2023

The Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ produce New Zealand’s Environmental Reporting Series. Our atmosphere and climate 2023 focuses on climate change, with an emphasis on the effects of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystems.

Rights: Crown copyright

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published:15 October 2020