Science Kids: Understanding Weather and Climate

The video explores the concepts of weather and climate, explaining their differences and the elements that influence them. It discusses the role of meteorologists in weather forecasting and the impact of the greenhouse effect on global warming. The video also highlights the importance of oceans in climate regulation and the effects of global warming on ecosystems, including rising sea levels and changes in animal behavior.

What is the term for the condition of the outside air at a specific time and place?

• Humidity

• Precipitation

• Weather

• Climate

Which factor is NOT an element of weather?

• Humidity

• Clouds

• Air temperature

• Latitude

How does climate differ from weather?

• Climate is short-term; weather is long-term

• Climate is the average weather over a long period; weather is current conditions

• Climate is local; weather is global

• Climate only measures temperature; weather measures all elements

Which of the following is NOT a major climate zone?

• Temperate

• Polar

• Equatorial

• Tropical

What is the primary cause of the Earth's rising temperatures?

• Decreased volcanic activity

• The greenhouse effect

• Natural climate cycles

• Increased solar activity

Which gas is NOT considered a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Oxygen

How do oceans help regulate the Earth's climate?

• By reducing humidity

• By absorbing and redistributing heat

• By reflecting sunlight

• By increasing atmospheric pressure

What is the Great Ocean Conveyor Belt?

• A system of ocean currents that distribute heat

• A process of ocean evaporation

• A method of measuring ocean depth

• A type of oceanic wind pattern

What is one effect of increased carbon dioxide in oceans?

• Decreased water levels

• More acidic water

• Higher water temperatures

• Increased salinity

How does global warming affect hibernating animals?

• They hibernate for longer periods

• They wake up earlier and find less food

• They migrate to colder regions

• They are unaffected by temperature changes