Weather and Climate Change

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average condition over a long period, while climate is the condition at a given time.

• Weather is the condition at a given time, while climate is the average condition over a long period.

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

• Climate changes daily, while weather remains constant.

Which instrument is used to measure temperature in Celsius?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

How is precipitation measured?

• Using a barometer

• Using a rain gauge

• Using an anemometer

• Using a thermometer

What does an anemometer measure?

• Temperature

• Air pressure

• Wind speed

• Precipitation

What is an anticyclone?

• A low-pressure system causing unsettled weather

• A high-pressure system resulting in clear skies

• A tool to measure wind direction

• A type of cloud cover

What does the wind direction symbol indicate in weather forecasting?

• The speed of the wind

• The relative temperature of the air behind it

• The type of precipitation

• The thickness of clouds

What does the weather front symbol with blue triangles represent?

• A warm front

• A cold front

• A stationary front

• A high-pressure system

What does the temperature symbol record?

• The wind direction

• The type of clouds

• The air temperature in the shade

• The air temperature in the sunshine

What does a low-pressure system (L) indicate about the air movement?

• Air is rising, causing winds to rush in.

• Air is sinking, causing winds to move away.

• Air is stable, with no wind movement.

• Air is moving horizontally, causing no change.

Which natural factor can cause fluctuations in Earth's temperature due to changes in radiation from the sun?

• Volcanic activity

• Orbital changes

• Solar output

• Deforestation