weather and climate

What is climate?

• Climate is the average weather conditions of a region year after year.

• Climate refers to the daily weather patterns in a specific area.

• Climate is the short-term atmospheric conditions in a region.

• Climate is the variation of weather over a few days.

What is precipitation?

• A form of water that falls from clouds, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

• A type of cloud formation that indicates a storm is coming.

• The process of water evaporating from the Earth's surface.

• A measurement of humidity in the atmosphere.

What is an air mass?

• A small pocket of air with varying temperature and humidity.

• A large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

• A weather phenomenon that occurs during thunderstorms.

• A type of cloud formation in the atmosphere.

What is the water cycle?

• The process by which water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates back to the Earth.

• A method of purifying water through filtration and boiling.

• The journey of water from the ocean to the atmosphere and back again without any changes.

• A cycle that describes how water is stored in glaciers and ice caps.

What is a warm front?

• A boundary where warm air replaces cooler air.

• A boundary where cold air replaces warm air.

• A type of weather pattern that brings heavy snowfall.

• A region of high pressure that leads to clear skies.

What is the role of the sun in weather and climate?

• The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns and influences climate.

• The sun cools the Earth and reduces humidity.

• The sun has no effect on weather or climate.

• The sun only affects the temperature of the Earth.

What is a meteorologist?

• A scientist who studies weather and climate.

• A person who predicts earthquakes.

• An expert in oceanography.

• A researcher in astronomy.

In which direction does weather typically travel across the U.S.?

• North to South

• East to West

• West to East

• South to North

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the short-term conditions in a region.

• Weather is the average atmospheric conditions over a long period, while climate refers to short-term conditions.

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average weather conditions in a region over a long period.

• Weather and climate are essentially the same and can be used interchangeably.

What does humidity measure?

• The amount of water vapor present in the air.

• The temperature of the air.

• The pressure of the air.

• The speed of the wind.