Weather & Climate RECAP

Is 'Weather' and 'Climate' the same?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Weather: condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time.

Climate: average condition of the atmosphere over a LONG period of time, usually over 30 years

Which of these options is NOT the 4 factors influencing temperature?

• Latitude

• Rainfall

• Cloud cover

• Distance from sea

Answer explanation

1. Latitude (distance from Equator)

2. Altitude (height from sea level)

3. Distance from sea (further inland)

4. Cloud Cover

'A' or 'B' will experience high temperatures all year round?

• A

• B

Answer explanation

There are two types of rainfall - convectional and relief. Which is this diagram describing?

• Relief Rain

• Convectional Rain

Answer explanation

Wind/ Air will always blow from an area of ____________ pressure to ____________ pressue.

Answer explanation

Wind: HP to LP!!!

Land breeze happens at night. Draw arrows to indicate the movement of wind during land breeze.

When does Southwest monsoon takes place?

• June - September

• October - February

Based on this climograph, this area experiences HEAVY rain only during a couple of months. Which climate is this?

• Equatorial

• Monsoon

• Cool Temperate

Is greenhouse effect a bad phenomenon?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

ENHANCED greenhouse effect is the bad phenomenon. Greenhouse effect is actually needed for humans to survive!

Based on what you've learnt in Geography lessons, explain HOW 1 human actions that leads to the increase in carbon dioxide. Hint: Deforestation, Agriculture, Industries, Urbanisation (Pick 1 and explain!)