Weather & Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular region over an extended period, typically 30 years or more.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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Ocean currents help regulate temperatures by distributing heat around the planet, influencing the climate of coastal regions.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases), causing warmer, less dense areas to rise and cooler, denser areas to sink.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What are the main components of weather?

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The main components of weather include temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and atmospheric pressure.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air, often leading to stormy weather.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass rises over a cold air mass, typically bringing gentle rain and warmer temperatures.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect weather conditions and comfort levels.