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
Polar
A
-Temp and precipitation is low all year round
-Only in Arctic or Antarctic regions
5
Q
Temperate
A
-Mild summers and winters
-Rainfall is frequent
-North and South of dry zones
6
Q
Tropical
A
-Temp is hot all year round, rainfall is high
-Close to the equator
7
Q
Arid (dry)
A
-Temp is hot/warm
-Rainfall is very low
-North or South of a tropical zone
