Weather and Climate Basics

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Sunny vs Rainy days

• Hot vs Cold temperatures

• Short-term vs long-term atmospheric conditions

• Day vs Night conditions

How are temperature and precipitation related to weather and climate?

• Weather and climate are not affected by temperature and precipitation.

• Temperature and precipitation are key components of weather and climate.

• Temperature and precipitation are only related to climate, not weather.

• Temperature and precipitation have no impact on weather and climate.

Explain the greenhouse effect and its impact on climate.

• The greenhouse effect cools the Earth's surface and has no impact on climate.

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

• The greenhouse effect warms the Earth's surface and contributes to climate change.

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

What are the major components of the Earth's climate system?

• Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere

• Biosphere, lithosphere, troposphere, stratosphere, and ionosphere

• Atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere

• Atmosphere, ionosphere, exosphere, thermosphere, and mesosphere

Discuss the factors that influence weather patterns.

• Amount of daylight, moon phases, and tides

• Type of soil, vegetation, and animal population

• Distance from the equator, longitude, and latitude

• Temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind, water vapor, and clouds

Explain the concept of climate change and its causes.

• Climate change is a natural process and not influenced by human activities.

• Climate change is caused by the rotation of the Earth around the sun.

• Human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes, which release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

• Climate change is caused by changes in ocean currents and not related to human actions.

What are the different types of clouds and how do they affect weather?

• The different types of clouds include fluffy, dark, and transparent. They affect weather by making it windy and cold.

• The different types of clouds include sunny, rainy, and snowy. They affect weather by causing hurricanes and tornadoes.

• The different types of clouds include cotton, popcorn, and marshmallow. They affect weather by making it sunny and warm.

• The different types of clouds include cirrus, cumulus, stratus, and nimbus. They affect weather by influencing temperature, precipitation, and visibility.

Discuss the role of oceans in influencing weather and climate.

• Oceans play a role in weather and climate by causing earthquakes

• Oceans influence weather and climate through processes such as evaporation, precipitation, and ocean currents.

• Oceans have no impact on weather and climate

• Oceans only influence weather through ocean currents

Explain the concept of El Niño and its impact on global weather patterns.

• El Niño is a type of tropical fruit that grows in the Pacific Ocean

• El Niño is a type of dance popular in South America

• El Niño is a climate pattern that occurs when the Pacific Ocean becomes warmer than usual, leading to changes in weather patterns around the world.

• El Niño is a superhero who controls the weather

How do human activities contribute to changes in weather and climate?

• Human activities release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere

• Human activities only contribute to changes in weather, not climate

• Human activities reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

• Human activities have no impact on weather and climate