Weather & Climate

Question 1

Weather

Answer 1

• Atmospheric conditions (temp, precipitation, wind, humidity) in a particular location over a SHORT period of time.
• To predict the weather meteorologists gather info around the world (weather station, weather balloons, satellites).

Question 2

Climate

Answer 2

• It is the usual pattern of weather in a region over a LONG period of time.
• Climatologists collect weather data over 30+ years so that they can average the results
• Using climate data you can get “expected” weather.

Question 3

Factors that affect climate

Answer 3

• The distance from the equator (latitude)
• The presence of large bodies of water
• The presence of ocean/air currents
• Land formations
• Height above seal level (altitude)

Question 4

Ecoregions

Answer 4

• Ecoregions are based on landforms, soil, plants, animals, and climate.
• They look at human factors (crops, urban centres)

Question 5

How is the Planet changing Globally?

Answer 5

• Increasing sea levels
• More frequent, stronger hurricanes
• Increased salinization
• Drought and flood
• Coastal soil erosion
• Ocean acidification
• Global mean temperature is increasing