Weather and Climate

What type of rainfall can you see in this diagram?

• Convectional rainfall

• Frontal rainfall

• Orographic rainfall

• Hydrological rainfall

What can you see in this picture?

• An anemometer

• A barometer

• A rain gauge

• A thermometer

Alexandra in the South Island experiences a...

• maritime climate

• temperate climate

• continental climate

• tropical climate

What does a stationary front look like?

Which of these locations is furthest North?

• The Tropic of Cancer

• The Tropic of Capricorn

• The Equator

• New Zealand

Nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapour are examples of...

• farming systems

• greenhouse gases

• fossil fuels

• petroleums

Fill in the gap: __________ is one of the windiest places in New Zealand because of its location beside Cook Strait, the only major gap between the mountains running the length of the two main islands. As winds are funnelled through the passage they become stronger, especially on the northern side of the strait.

Draw a rain gauge.

According to this map, what type of weather will New Zealand be experiencing?

Which area of the U.S. is going to be experiencing high winds?

• North West

• North East

• South West

• South East