Y8 Geo Home Learning 1: Weather and Climate

What is the definition of weather?

• The condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time

• The amount of water vapor in the air

• The condition of the atmosphere over a long period of time (30+ years)

• The weight of air pushing down on the Earth

What is the definition of climate?

• The daily weather conditions in a place
• The long-term pattern of weather in a particular area
• The amount of rainfall in a place
• The highest temperature recorded in a place

What do we call somebody who studies weather?

• Geologist
• Astronomer
• Meteorologist
• Biologist

Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?

• Rain
• Snow
• Hail
• Wind

What does humidity measure?

• The amount of heat in the atmosphere
• The amount of oxygen in the atmosphere
• The amount of moisture in the air
• The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

What are the two main aspects of wind that we measure?

• Temperature and Pressure
• Speed and Direction
• Humidity and Precipitation
• Altitude and Density

What does a barometer record?

• Temperature
• Humidity
• Air pressure

• Wind speed

What does an anemometer record?

• Wind Direction

• Humidity
• Wind Speed
• Rainfall

What does a wind vane record?

• Hours of Sunshine

• Humidity
• Wind Direction
• Wind Speed

The Met Office have asked you to redesign their mobile weather app around 3 key elements of weather.

Which 3 elements of weather do you think are most important for people to know about? Why do you think so?

(the best answer will receive a silver merit)