Weather & Climate Flashcards
1
Q
Define extreme weather.
A
Weather that is more intense than regular conditions.
2
Q
Define weather.
A
Weather is the short term changes in the atmosphere. It can change within minutes or hours.
3
Q
Define climate.
A
Climate is the long-term pattern of weather in an area, usually over a period of 30 years.
4
Q
Starting at the equator and travelling north or South Pole, what is the order of climate ones you would travel through?
A
Tropical, Arid, Temperate, Polar
