Geography chapter 2

Question 1

What is the difference between weather and climate

Answer 1

Weather is the condition of the at a particular atmosphere at a particular place and time
Climate is the average condition of the atmosphere of a specific place over a long period of time, usually 30 years

Question 2

Elements of weather

Answer 2

Temperature, relative humidity, clouds, rainfall, air pressure and wind

Question 3

Factors influencing the temperature of locations

Answer 3

Latitude, altitude, distance from sea and cloud cover

Question 4

Latitude definition

Answer 4

The distance of any point on the earth measured north or south from the equator (they are imaginary horizontal lines)

Question 5

Why latitude is the most important factor affecting temperature

Answer 5

The sun rays strike various parts of the world at different angles

Question 6

What happens when the solar angle is higher

Answer 6

The sun rays will be more concentrated on the area