英语泛读2 unit 3 climate.pptVIP

Unit 3Climate Discussion 1. What is weather? 2. What is climate? 3. Discuss the climate and weather conditions of your hometown. 4. What measures can we take to reduce the greenhouse emissions by leading a low-carbon lifestyle? Weather vs. Climate Weather is defined as the atmospheric conditions in a location at a given point in time. Weather takes place in the troposphere（对流层）. Climate refers to the long term weather trends in an area. Measuring Weather Measurement Instrument Temperature Thermometer 温度计 Air Pressure Barometer 气压计 Wind (direction) Wind Vane 风向标 Wind (speed) Anemometer 风速计