Weather and Change Flashcards
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Q
What is climate
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The usual pattern in a region over long period of time (30 years)
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Q
What is weather
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The day to day conditions of a particular place
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Q
What are some methods for collecting data about weather
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Weather stations
Weather balloons
Satellites
Aircrafts
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Q
What are the main factors affecting climate
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LOWER/LOWAR
- distance from equator (latitude)
- presence of bodies of water (oceans)
- presence of oceans and air currents (wind)
- height above sea level (altitude)
- land formations (relief)
