WHy do different place exprience diff weather and climate Flashcards
What is the difference between weather and climate
Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, while climate is the average atmospheric conditions of that place over a longer period of time, usually 30 years or more.
how to calculate the mean daily temperature
sum of hourly temperatures divided by 24
how to calculate diurnal temperature range
max daily temp minus mean daily temperature
how to calculate the mean monthly temperature
sum of mean daily temp in a month divided by the number of days in month.
how to calculate the mean annual temperature
sum of mean monthly temperatures in a year divided by 12
how to calculate the annual temperature range
max mean monthly temp minus min mean monthly temperature
what instrument to use to measure temperature
maximum and minimum thermometer
precautions to take to ensure accuracy in taking temperature using max and min thermometer
hold thermometer 1.5 meter above the ground, swing and shake the thermometer before taking another reading, hold the thermometer by the plastic edges
instrument to use when measuring relative humidity
sling psychrometer
precautions to take to ensure accuracy in recording relative humidity
stand in an open, shady spot, do not hold the wet bulb wick with hands
steps to ensure reliability
take multiple reading during each session across multiple days
instrument to record precipitation
rain gauge
what are the factors influencing the extent of damage from earthquakes.
population density, level of preparedness, distance from epicentre , time of occurrence, type of soil
what are the hazards associated with living in earthquake zones
threat of tsunamis, service disruption, landslides, property destruction, infrastructure and the loss of lives
