Understanding Weather, Climate, and Bionics

The video explains the difference between weather and climate, highlighting the recent cold snap in North America as an example of weather, while discussing global warming trends as climate. It addresses the 'global warming hiatus' and how ocean temperatures have influenced climate data. The video also introduces bionic technology inspired by geckos, allowing humans to climb smooth surfaces using Van Der Waals forces. Finally, it promotes SciShow and encourages viewers to subscribe and support the channel.

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is long-term, climate is short-term.

• Weather is predictable, climate is not.

• Weather is short-term, climate is long-term.

• Weather and climate are the same.

Which year was shaping up to be the warmest on record according to the video?

• 2010

• 2012

• 2016

• 2014

What is the term used to describe the slowdown in the rise of global temperatures?

• Global warming pause

• Climate change break

• Global warming hiatus

• Climate change hiatus

What natural phenomenon is believed to have caused the global warming hiatus?

• Interdecadal Pacific Oscillation

• La Niña

• El Niño

• Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation

What happens when the IPO is in its low mode?

• Trade winds stop completely.

• Trade winds accelerate and heat sinks deeper.

• Trade winds weaken and heat rises to the surface.

• Trade winds reverse direction.

What is bionics?

• The study of living organisms

• The application of biological methods to engineering

• The study of climate patterns

• The use of robots in medicine

Which animal inspired the new climbing technology?

• Spiders

• Geckos

• Birds

• Frogs

What is the main adhesive mechanism used by geckos to climb?

• Sticky pads

• Magnetic fields

• Van Der Waals forces

• Suction cups

What material are the climbing paddles made of?

• Carbon fiber

• Metal alloy

• Rubber

• Silicon-based polymer

What is a potential application of the gecko-inspired technology mentioned in the video?

• Building skyscrapers

• Military operations

• Climbing mountains

• Space exploration