L5: Atmosphere [Climate]

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average over a long period of time, while climate is the atmospheric conditions at a given time and place.

• Weather is the atmospheric conditions at a given time and place, while climate is the average over a long period of time.

• Weather is related to plants, while climate is related to storms.

• Weather and climate are the same thing.

What are the factors causing different climates?

• Exosphere, Mesosphere, Tropics, Average Sunshine, Average cloud cover

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Equator, Average Wind speed, Average pressure

• Atmosphere, Biosphere, Longitude, Average Snowfall, Average humidity

• Hydrosphere, Geosphere, Latitude, Average Rainfall, Average temperature

What is the main component of the atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Argon

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

What is the climate in coastal areas?

• Moderate temperature

• High humidity

• Low pressure

• Strong winds

What is the main factor used to describe Forest areas climate?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Rainfall

• Plants

Describe the probable climate - mention the factor

• Hot climate bec of rain

• Moderate climate bec of hydrosphere

• Moist climate bec of rain

Which of the following explains cool temperature at the top of the mountain?

• Latitude.

• hydrosphere interaction.

• Warm Ocean.

• Heavy rain.