atmosphere Flashcards
1
Q
what is atmosphere
A
gases surrounding earth eg clouds in the sky, wind moving the trees etc
2
Q
what is weather
A
describes the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place, what you see when you look outside eg fog, thunder
3
Q
what is climate
A
description of long term (30+ years) pattern of weather in a particular area, shown usually as a climate diagram eg Finland has temperate climate
4
Q
what kind of threats does atmosphere face
A
air pollution, climate change, greenhouse gases pose as a threat
5
Q
factors affecting climate
A
- distance from the equator
2 distance from large bodies of water - ocean currents
- elevation (distance from sea level)
- wind direction
