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WorksheetsWeather and Climate
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 10mins
Weather is a set of conditions in the __________________ at a particular time and place.
ocean
atmosphere
earth's interior
land
Climate is patterns of weather in a place over a longer period, usually about _____________ years.
20
50
10
30
Temperature is the measure of _________________ in the atmosphere around the Earth.
heat energy
cold air only
winds
waves
A ______________________ is used for measuring temperature.
hygrometer
rain gauge
thermometer
wind mill
Precipitation usually refers to:
rainfall, hail and clay.
rainfall, lava and dew.
rainfall, snow and sleet.
rainfall, ash and snow.
Wind is ____________ moving over the Earth’s surface.
fire
Saharan dust
water
air
As the water vapour cools, it condenses, forming tiny droplets around dust particles in the atmosphere. These droplets gather together to form ______________.
gases
smoke
clouds
new land
Sunshine is light and heat that comes from _______________.
a light bulb
the sun
power stations
the earth's interior
Humidity is the measure of how much _______________ is in the air at a given time.
water vapour
gases
pollution
wind
__________________ is the weight of the Earth’s atmosphere on its surface.
Humidity
Air pressure
Temperature
Sunshine
Equatorial (Tropical Climates):
are located between 10° North and South of the Equator
has average temperatures of about 27°C.
Experiences about 1500mm of rainfall per year.
All of the above
This climate has very cold temperatures (–50°C) in winter. It is located around 60° and 75° North and South of the Equator. This is the _____________ region.
Mediterranean
Tropical
Tundra
Temperate
Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are found in:
temperate regions
tropical regions
cold desert climates
hot desert climates
Why are areas nearest to the Equator referred to as "Tropical Climates"?
