geography

Question 1

definition of weather and climate

Answer 1

The weather reflects short-term conditions of the atmosphere while climate is the average daily weather for an extended period of time at a certain location. … Weather can change from minute-to-minute, hour-to-hour, day-to-day, and season-to-season. Climate is the average of weather over time and space

Question 2

tropical storms how do they form?

Answer 2

The warm ocean heats the air above it causing it to rise rapidly. Water evaporates quickly from the hot surface of the ocean, so the rising air contains great amounts of water vapour. The centre of the storm - the eye - is calm. As the air rises it cools, condenses and forms towering cumulonimbus clouds.

Question 3

how to measure the weather what instruments are used

Answer 3

Thermometer for measuring air and sea surface temperature.
Barometer for measuring atmospheric pressure.
Hygrometer for measuring humidity.
Anemometer for measuring wind speed.
Pyranometer for measuring solar radiation.
Rain gauge for measuring liquid precipitation over a set period of time.

Question 4

uk weather

Answer 4

It’s often said by laymen that the UK’s weather is unique. … While temperatures are fairly mild and there are four distinct seasons, you can also get warm weather in the middle of February and freezing rain in the middle of August - or both in one day

Question 5

extreme weather-beast from the east

Answer 5

The ‘Beast from the East’ is a phrase used to describe cold and wintry conditions in the UK as a result of a polar continental air mass.

Question 6

wildfires

Answer 6

The vast majority of naturally-caused wildfires are ignited by lightning. When lightning strikes, it can create enough heat to ignite a tree or other fuel source. Lightning strikes cause approximately 60% of wildfires in the Province in an average year