climatology grade 8

What is the difference between climate and weather?

Which statement describes climate?

• A sunny day with strong winds

• winter rainfall with low temperatures

• a cloudy day with scattered thundershowers

• a cool morning , becoming warmer mid afternoon

Name the four elements of weather and give and explanation for each.

which of the following are not a factor that affects climate?

• altitude

• aspect

• distance from the sea

• longitude

Give a definition for altitude and explain why altitude affects climate.

Name some examples of features you may see on a relief map. What will the difference in climate be in areas with a high elevation to areas with a low elevation.

What effect will ocean currents have on the temperature of the ocean in certain areas? How does this affect climate?