Weather and Climate

What is the difference between weather and climate?

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

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

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

• Weather and climate are the same thing

How are clouds formed?

• Clouds are made of cotton candy

• Clouds are formed by the Earth's rotation

• Condensation of water vapor in the air

• Clouds are created by the sound of thunder

What is the water cycle and how does it affect the weather?

• The water cycle is the cycle of the moon affecting the tides and has no impact on the weather.

• The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. It affects the weather by influencing the distribution of precipitation and the formation of clouds, which impact temperature and humidity.

• The water cycle is the process of turning water into ice and affecting the weather by causing extreme cold temperatures.

• The water cycle is the movement of air around the Earth and affects the weather by creating strong winds and hurricanes.

What are the different types of precipitation?

• rain, snow, sleet, and hail

• wind, tornado, hurricane

• clouds, thunder, lightning

• sunshine, fog, mist

How do meteorologists predict the weather?

• By using a combination of data from satellites, radar, weather stations, and computer models.

• By reading tea leaves and tarot cards

• By consulting a crystal ball

• By observing the behavior of animals

What are the different types of severe weather and how are they formed?

• Avalanches, landslides, wildfires, and dust storms. They are formed through the impact of human activities on the environment and deforestation.

• Fog, sandstorms, monsoons, and droughts. They are formed through the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates and changes in ocean currents.

• Earthquakes, tsunamis, hailstorms, and heatwaves. They are formed through volcanic activity and oceanic disturbances.

• Hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and thunderstorms. They are formed through specific atmospheric conditions and processes such as temperature changes, air pressure, and moisture.

What is the greenhouse effect and how does it impact the climate?

• The greenhouse effect has no impact on the climate.

• The greenhouse effect cools down the Earth's atmosphere, leading to ice age.

• The greenhouse effect traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming.

• The greenhouse effect only affects the climate in urban areas.

How does the Earth's rotation affect the weather patterns?

• It has no effect on weather patterns

• It causes earthquakes and tsunamis

• It leads to the formation of hurricanes and tornadoes

• It creates wind patterns and the Coriolis effect.

What are the different instruments used to measure weather?

• thermometer, barometer, anemometer, hygrometer, rain gauge

• thermostat, speedometer, altimeter

• seismograph, spectrometer, telescope

• telescope, compass, ruler

How does altitude affect the weather and climate?

• Altitude has no effect on weather and climate

• Altitude causes changes in ocean currents

• Altitude affects weather and climate by causing changes in temperature, air pressure, and humidity.

• Altitude only affects temperature but not air pressure or humidity