Unit 03: Wacky Weather Framework Quizs

Weather vs. Climate

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to long-term atmospheric conditions; climate refers to short-term changes.

• Weather is averaged over years; climate is day-to-day.

• Weather is day-to-day; climate is averaged over years.

• Weather and climate are essentially the same thing.

Components of climate include --

• Average temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation.

• Air pressure, cloud cover, and solar radiation.

• Soil type, vegetation, and topography.

• Ocean currents, tectonic plates, and geological formations.

How does climate effect ecosystems?

• Climate has no effect on ecosystems.

• Climate influences the types of plants and animals that can live in a particular area.

• Climate only affects temperature, not ecosystems.

• Climate changes have no impact on seasonal adaptations.

What is used to predict weather?

• Models constructed based on patterns in atmospheric conditions

• Random number generators

• Historical weather data only

• Public opinion surveys

Feathery clouds indicating fair weather, often precede rain or snow.

• Cumulus clouds

• Stratus clouds

• Cirrus clouds

• Nimbus clouds

Low pressure air masses are associated with --

• calm and clear skies.

• stormy weather and strong winds.

• mild temperatures and light rain.

• dry and stable conditions.

Give at least 4 examples of extreme weather conditions.

• Tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards

• Sunny days, rain showers, and fog

• Earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides

• Mild winds, clear skies, and warm temperatures

Describe Hurricanes.

• Occur over warm, tropical water with winds 74 mph or greater.

• Form over cold water with winds less than 50 mph.

• Are characterized by heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures.

• Develop in arid regions with little to no precipitation.

Weather components are:

• Temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind speed, precipitation, and cloudiness.

• Humidity, temperature, wind direction, and solar radiation.

• Cloud cover, humidity, wind chill, and air quality.

• Precipitation, temperature, air density, and visibility.

Thermal energy transfer from the sun impacts --

• air movement and weather conditions.

• ocean currents and tides.

• the composition of the atmosphere.

• the rotation of the Earth.