Weather And Climate Flashcards
1
Q
Weather is
A
The day to day conditions in the atmosphere
E.g.Temperature
Rainfall
2
Q
What helps to predict the weather
A
Synoptic charts (weather maps)
3
Q
Climate is
A
Pattern of weather recorded over the year.
4
Q
Our climate is described as
A
Cool summers, mild winters and rain all year.
NI has a temperate climate.
5
Q
Air mass is
A
Mass of air defined by temperature and moisture content.
6
Q
Polar means
A
Cold
7
Q
Tropical means
A
Hot
8
Q
Martime means
A
Wet
9
Q
Continental means
A
Dry
