Weather and Climate

What are the four main types of precipitation?

• thunder, lightning, tornado, and hurricane

• sun, wind, fog, and clouds

• rain, snow, sleet, and hail

• dew, frost, mist, and drizzle

How do latitude, altitude, and distance from the sea affect climate?

• They only affect the color of the sky

• They influence temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric pressure.

• They cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• They have no impact on climate

Explain the difference between weather and climate.

• Weather only refers to temperature, while climate refers to all weather elements

• Climate only refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while weather refers to long-term patterns

• Weather and climate are the same thing

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, while climate refers to long-term patterns of temperature, precipitation, and other weather elements in a region.

What are the different methods used for weather forecasting?

• Satellite imagery, radar, weather balloons, and computer models

• Tea leaves, crystal balls, and tarot cards

• Magic 8-ball, Ouija board, and palm reading

• Reading animal behavior, folklore, and superstitions

What are the natural disasters related to weather and climate?

• Snowstorms, hailstorms, heatwaves

• Earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions

• Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, droughts, wildfires, blizzards

• Landslides, avalanches, thunderstorms

Describe the process of formation of hail.

• Hail is formed when snowflakes melt in warm air and then refreeze as they fall to the ground.

• Hail forms when raindrops are carried into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere and freeze into ice, then grow in size before falling to the ground as hailstones.

• Hail forms when raindrops evaporate in the atmosphere and turn into ice before falling to the ground.

• Hail is created when water vapor condenses in the atmosphere and then solidifies into ice before hitting the ground.

How do ocean currents influence climate?

• By transporting warm or cold water to different regions, affecting the temperature and precipitation patterns.

• By causing earthquakes and tsunamis

• By influencing the migration patterns of birds

• By creating new landmasses through volcanic activity

What are the effects of El Niño and La Niña on weather patterns?

• El Niño brings cooler and drier conditions, while La Niña brings warmer and wetter conditions.

• El Niño brings warmer and wetter conditions, while La Niña brings cooler and drier conditions.

• El Niño has no effect on weather patterns, while La Niña brings cooler and drier conditions.

• El Niño brings cooler and drier conditions, while La Niña brings no change in weather patterns.

Explain the greenhouse effect and its impact on climate change.

• The greenhouse effect is the process by which radiation from a planet's atmosphere warms the planet's surface to a temperature above what it would be without its atmosphere. This is caused by the presence of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor. These gases trap heat from the sun, leading to an increase in the Earth's temperature.

• The greenhouse effect is caused by the depletion of ozone layer

• The greenhouse effect is a result of excessive use of air conditioning and refrigeration

• The greenhouse effect is a natural process that has no impact on climate change

Discuss the role of air pressure in determining weather conditions.

• Air pressure has no impact on weather conditions

• Air pressure only affects temperature but not other weather elements

• Weather conditions are solely determined by the Earth's rotation and not air pressure

• Air pressure influences weather patterns by causing air to move from high to low pressure areas, resulting in changes in temperature, wind, and precipitation.