Weather and climate

Question 1

Weather definition

Answer 1

day to day conditions of atmoshpere on a daily basis

Question 2

Climate definition

Answer 2

condion of atmosphere over a long period of time, e.g 30 yrs

Question 3

Frontal rainfall :

Answer 3

warm air meets cold air at a front, the light warm air is forced over the colder denser air causing rain

Question 4

Convectional rainfall

Answer 4

The ground is heated by the sun. The ground heats the air above it so it rises. This can eventually lead to heavy rain showers or thunderstorms. The colour and aspect of the surface are important factors in this type of rainfall.

Question 5

Why are there wet weathers in the west

Answer 5

becasue of prevailing winds

Question 6

Why are there sunny summers in the north

Answer 6

becasue of convectional rainfall

Question 7

why is winter warm in the south west

Answer 7

fue to warming effect of the North Atlantic Drift- warm ocean current from the Carribem

Question 8

Cause of Drought in Spain

Answer 8

North Atlantic drift has been pushed north so it can not rain in the South of Spain.- LAck of rainfall

Question 9

Effect of Drought in Spain

Answer 9

Bush fires, elderly people dead.

Question 10

Prevention of Dorught in spain

Answer 10

supertankers fo water from the north