Bella Earth Science 9: SEVERE WEATHER AND CLIMATE

Which of the following best describes weather?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Which of the following best describes climate?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

It is raining outside right now.

• weather

• climate

Over the last decade we have had an increase in the amount of rain in our area.

• weather

• climate

Distance north or south of the Equator is called _______.

• latitude
• elevation
• topography
• wind pattern

The most important factor that impacts climate is?

• latitude
• elevation
• topography
• wind pattern

The coldest climates are located near?

• near the poles.      
• in July.
• near the equator.
• far from the ocean.

The warmest climates are located near?

• near the poles.      
• in July.
• near the equator.
• far from the ocean.

Large bodies of water affect climate of the land next to them because

• water heats up and cools more slowly than land
• water heats up and cools faster than land
• water and land cool at the same time
• water and land heat at the same rate

Large bodies of water affect climate of the land next to them because

• water heats up and cools more slowly than land
• water heats up and cools faster than land
• water and land cool at the same time
• water and land heat at the same rate