Junior Cycle - Climate

The condition of the atmosphere at a specific time, in a specific place is know as:

• Climate

• Precipitation

• Weather

• Temperature

The average weather conditions across a large area of the earth's surface over a long period of time is called:

• Climate

• Temperature

• Weather

• Precipitation

Which of the following are factors that effect global climate?

• Altitude

• Latitude

• Distance from Sea

• Aspect

• Prevailing winds and air masses

Which of the following are factors that influence local climate?

• Altitude

• Latitude

• Aspect

• Distance from Sea

• Prevailing Winds and Air Masses

Which of the following hot climate is located near the equator?

• Equatorial

• Savannah

• Hot desert

Which of the following hot climates is located between 5 and 15 degrees north and south of the equator?

• Equatorial

• Savannah

• Hot Desert

Which of the following hot climates is located between 15 and 30 degrees north and south of the equator, on the western side of land masses, near cold ocean currents.

• Equatorial

• Savannah

• Hot Desert

Which of the following describe a hot desert?

• 250 mm precipitation

• 30 - 50 degrees celsius

• 750 mm precipitation

• One season

Which of the following describe Savannah?

• 750 - 1,000 mm precipitation

• Lots of green leafy vegetation

• Temperature from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius

• Two seasons

Which of the following describe equatorial climate?

• One season

• Vegetation consists mainly of long grasses

• 27 degrees Celsius

• Precipitation 2,500mm