Climate and Weather Flashcards
1
Q
Terms used to describe climate
A
Average temperatures
Average precipitation
Average amount of sunshine
Average wind speeds and directions
Weather extremes
2
Q
Terms used to describe weather
A
Cloud coverage
UV ray
Temperature
Rainfall
Wind speed
Humidity
3
Q
What is the difference between climate and weather?
A
Weather refers to 24 hour temperatures whereas climate refers to the average climate