Climate Flashcards
What is the definition of climate?
The average temperature and long term average weather of an enviroment
Is weather the same as climate?
No
What is humidity and what unit is it measured in?
It’s the amount of moisture in the air. It’s measured in percentage.
What instrument is cloud cover measured with and what units are it measured with?
Oktas (or eights of the sky). It’s measured with mirrors.
Is wind direction measured with the compass points and what instrument measures it?
Yes. It’s measured with a wind vane.
What is air pressure and what unit is it measured in?
Wind pressure is how dense the air is and it’s measured in bars.
What unit is precipitation measured in?
Millimetres
What instrument do you use to measure the air pressure?
Barometer
What is a microclimate?
The conditions of the atmosphere in a small area.
Does rain go around in a cycle?
Yes
How does snow form?
It forms when ice crystals form in cold air, which slowly grow and then latch onto dust which makes them heavy enough to fall.
How does sleet form?
Sleet occurs when snow melts as it falls.
When was ‘The Beast From The East’?
2018
How hot was the hottest day in the 2018 English heatwave?
38.8 Degrees
What is the air pressure like during a depression?
Low
