Weather And Climate Flashcards
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term weather patterns in a specific area.
True or False: Climate is determined over a period of years.
True
Fill in the blank: The average temperature and precipitation in an area over a long period is known as its ______.
climate
What instrument is used to measure temperature?
Thermometer
What are the main components of weather?
Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and atmospheric pressure.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of precipitation? A) Rain B) Snow C) Fog D) Hail
C) Fog
What is the term for a long-term change in the Earth’s climate?
Climate change
True or False: The equator has a tropical climate.
True
Fill in the blank: The ______ effect refers to the warming of the Earth’s surface due to greenhouse gases.
greenhouse
What is a front in meteorology?
A boundary between two different air masses.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following climates is characterized by hot summers and cold winters? A) Tropical B) Temperate C) Polar D) Desert
B) Temperate
What does humidity measure?
The amount of water vapor in the air.
True or False: Tornadoes can occur in any climate.
False
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a wind pattern that affects weather in the tropics and can lead to El Niño or La Niña.
Walker circulation
What are the four main types of climate?
Tropical, dry, temperate, and polar.
Multiple Choice: What type of climate is found in deserts? A) Humid B) Arid C) Tropical D) Continental
B) Arid
What is the term for a severe weather event that includes strong winds and heavy rain?
Storm
True or False: The poles have a temperate climate.
False
Fill in the blank: The ______ scale is used to classify the intensity of hurricanes.
Saffir-Simpson
What is the primary cause of seasons on Earth?
The tilt of the Earth’s axis as it orbits the sun.
Why might you swerve in that corner ohhhh
Because john pork said
