Understanding Weather and Climate

What are the types of weather?

• Humid, dry, wet, damp

• Hot, cold, warm, cool

• Tornado, hurricane, tsunami, earthquake

• Sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy, windy, foggy, and stormy

Name three weather instruments and their uses.

• Rain gauge - measures temperature

• Hygrometer - measures wind speed

• Wind vane - measures air pressure

• Thermometer, Barometer, Anemometer

How does the sun affect the climate?

• The sun affects the climate by providing the energy that drives Earth's climate system.

• The sun affects the climate by controlling the amount of rainfall on Earth.

• The sun affects the climate by causing the greenhouse effect.

• The sun affects the climate by determining the rotation of the Earth.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather and climate are the same thing

• Weather is short-term, while climate is long-term.

• Weather is predictable, while climate is not

• Climate is only about temperature, while weather is about all aspects of the atmosphere

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

• The distance between the Earth and the Sun.

• The Earth's rotation on its axis.

• The tilt of the Earth's axis relative to its orbit around the Sun.

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth.

What is the primary function of a barometer?

• To measure wind speed

• To measure atmospheric pressure

• To measure humidity levels

• To measure temperature

What is the main cause of ocean tides?

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

• The gravitational pull of the Sun

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• Changes in atmospheric pressure

Which gas is most responsible for the greenhouse effect on Earth?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth's climate system?

• The Moon

• Geothermal energy from the Earth's core

• The Sun

• Electricity generated by humans

How do clouds form in the Earth's atmosphere?

• By the condensation of water vapor

• By the evaporation of sea water

• By the melting of polar ice caps

• By the release of gases from plants