Climate and Weather Y7

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Climate only refers to temperature, weather refers to all atmospheric conditions

• Weather describes the average conditions; climate describes daily conditions

• Weather is short-term; climate is long-term
  

• Weather occurs in the atmosphere; climate happens on Earth’s surface

How long does it typically take for weather conditions to change compared to climate conditions?

• Weather changes over minutes; climate changes over millions of years

• Weather changes rapidly over hours to days; climate changes over years to centuries
  

• Weather changes over decades; climate changes over hours

• Weather changes daily; climate never changes
  

Which of the following is an example of weather?

• The yearly rainfall in a desert region

• The average temperature over a year

• A thunderstorm occuring today

• The average wind speed in a city over a decade

How does the climate change as you move from the equator towards the poles?

• It becomes warmer and more humid
  

• It stays the same

• It becomes more extreme with more rainfall

• It becomes cooler and less humid

Which of the following if NOT a characteristic of weather?

• Temperature

• Cloud cover

• Ocean Currents

• Precipitation

What role do ocean currents play in regulating the climate of coastal areas?

• They increase rainfall in coastal areas

• They warm or cool the air above them, affecting nearby land temperatures

• They block winds from reaching coastal areas

• The decrease the level of humidity in coastal areas

How does altitude impact the climate of mountainous regions?

• Higher altitudes lead to warmer temperatures

• Higher altitudes lead to cooler temperatures

• Altitude has no effect on climate

• Altitude increases humidity in these areas

What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming due to human activities?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Methane

What is a microclimate?

• A type of climate found in mountainous regions

• The overall climate of a large country or continent

• A climate in a very small area, often differing from the surrounding area

• The climate of Qatar

What effect do concrete surfaces in urban areas have on the microclimate?

• They block the sun, reducing the temperature

• They increase the level of rainfall

• They cool down the surrounding air

• They absorb and retain heat, leading to higher temperatures in urban areas