Humanities

what is weather?

• Weather is the measurement of ocean currents
• Weather is the study of rocks and minerals
• Weather is the process of photosynthesis in plants
• The atmosphere over a short period of time.

Weather affects

• the price of gold in the stock market
• the migration patterns of birds
• various aspects of our daily lives such as holidays and what we do for the weekends.

• the boiling point of water

what is climate?

• Climate is the long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation in a particular area.
• Climate is the measurement of ocean depth
• Climate is the study of rocks and minerals
• Climate is the daily weather in a specific location

This morning is so hot but last night it was cold. Is this Weather or Climate

• Weather
• Season
• Atmosphere
• Temperature

Guyana generally receives more rainfall than Antigua. Is this Weather or Climate

• Climate
• Temperature
• Wind speed
• Barometric pressure

What are the elements of weather. List them out?

• Solar radiation, dew point, thunderstorm activity
• Cloud cover, air quality, daylight hours
• Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed and direction, atmospheric pressure
• Barometric pressure, cloud type, visibility

factors affecting climate.

• Latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, ocean currents, prevailing winds, and topography
• Average annual rainfall
• Proximity to volcanoes
• Population density

what is climate zones?

• Climate zones are areas of the Earth that have different weather patterns and temperatures.
• Climate zones are areas of the Earth that have similar animal and plant species.
• Climate zones are areas of the Earth that have similar geological formations and landscapes.
• Climate zones are areas of the Earth that have similar weather patterns and temperatures.

what is a relief rainfall?

• Relief rainfall is caused by excessive heat in a particular area
• Relief rainfall occurs when cold, dry air is forced to rise over elevated terrain
• Relief rainfall is a result of air pressure changes in coastal areas
• Relief rainfall is precipitation that occurs when warm, moist air is forced to rise over elevated terrain, leading to cooling and condensation of the air.

Relief rainfall occurs when air has beenblown over the sea and is ______to rise over a high land as a ____ or a mountain