Weather & Climate Revision

The short-term/present condition of the atmosphere is known as...

• Weather

• Climate

• Temperature

• Plate Tectonic

The long-term average condition of the atmosphere over 30 years is known as...

• Weather

• Climate

• Temerature

• Plate Tectonic

Which of the following are elements of weather?

• Wind

• Extent of cloud cover

• Air pressure

• All of the above

Which of the following are elements of weather?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Rain

• All of the above

How does Earth heat up mainly?

• Direct heat from the Sun

• Heat absorbed and released by ground surface

• Heat trapped by greenhouse gases

Horizontal imaginary lines across Earth are known as...

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Longitude

• Equator

Places nearest to Equator (low latitude) are hotter because...

• Solar angle is low, so heat is spread out

• Solar angle is high, so heat is concentrated

_____ increases the higher one goes from sea level.

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Longitude

• Attitude

Temperature is lower at high altitude because...

• It is nearer to the Sun

• Volcanic eruption

• There is snow

• Less air particles to absorb heat from the ground

With ref to the image, which place is nearer to the sea?

• Alice Springs

• Brisbane