Weather and Climate

Question 1

Anemometer

Answer 1

An instrument used to measure wind speed

Question 2

Climate

Answer 2

The average weather in a place over many years

Question 3

Climate Change

Answer 3

The long-term changes of weather patterns

Question 4

Condensation

Answer 4

Gas turns to a liquid

Question 5

Enhanced greenhouse effect

Answer 5

The man-made process where more greenhouse gases are added to the atmosphere, causing the earth to get warmer

Question 6

Evaporation

Answer 6

Liquid turns into a gas

Question 7

Greenhouse Effect

Answer 7

The natural process in which greenhouse gases in the atmosphere keep the Earth warm

Question 8

Precipitation

Answer 8

Moisture falling from the sky e.g. rain, sleet, hail, snow

Question 9

Rain Gauge

Answer 9

An instrument used to collect precipitation (rainfall) over a period of time

Question 10

Thermometer

Answer 10

An instrument used to measure temperature

Question 11

Weather

Answer 11

The day to day condition of the atmosphere. Weather conditions can change quickly