Weather and Climate

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather is at a set time; climate is over a long period of time.

Front

What are the 2 main factors that determine climate?

Back

Temperature and Precipitation

Front

Why do latitudes closer to the equator have warmer climates?

Back

Closer to the equator receive more solar energy.

Front

How does the sun's energy most directly influence precipitation in an area?

Back

Sun's energy drives the water cycle

Front

Why does Daytona, Florida have high humidity?

Back

Daytona is close to a warm ocean

Front

In which climate zone is most of the USA located? Options: Polar, Sub-tropical, Temperate, Tropical

Back

Temperate

Front

Measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface?

Back

Air pressure

Front

As ALTITUDE INCREASES, what happens to air pressure?

Back

It decreases

Front

Which of the following would most affect visibility?

• Air pressure
• Temperature
• Precipitation

Back

Precipitation

Front

Which city has the LOWEST air pressure? Options: Atlanta, Georgia; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Lansing, Michigan; Phoenix, Arizona

Back

Cheyenne, Wyoming