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Peer reviewedSpiropoulou, D.; Kostopoulos, D.; Jacovides, C. P. – School Science Review, 1999
Describes a survey of Greek schoolchildren's alternative conceptions about weather and climate. Finds that misconceptions exist, including confusion between the meanings of the terms "weather" and "climate", inflated estimates of temperature, and a belief that yearly weather data define climate. Suggests ways to help students…
Descriptors: Climate, Cognitive Processes, Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education
