Weather and Climate terms

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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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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates from the Earth's surface, condenses in the atmosphere, and returns as precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor and enters the atmosphere.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What factors affect climate?

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Climate is affected by factors such as latitude, elevation, proximity to bodies of water, and prevailing winds.

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What is high pressure?

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High pressure refers to an area where the atmospheric pressure is greater than that of the surrounding areas, often associated with clear skies and calm weather.

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What is low pressure?

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Low pressure refers to an area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of the surrounding areas, often associated with cloudy and stormy weather.

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What is a temperate zone?

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The temperate zone is a climate zone characterized by moderate temperatures and distinct seasons, typically found between the tropics and polar regions.