1.1 Weather and Climate Flashcards
1
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Weather
A
State of atmosphere at a particular place and time
2
Q
Climate
A
Average state of atmosphere at a particular place over a long period of time of about 25 years
3
Q
Variables of weather
A
- Temperature
- Rainfall
- Cloud cover
- Wind speed
- Wind direction
4
Q
Types of climate
A
- Tropical Equatorial Climate
- Tropical Monsoon Climate
- Cool Temperate Climate
5
Q
Climatic Hazards
A
- Human and natural causes
- Increasingly unpredictable
- Extreme weather events
- Natural and Human systems are impacted
6
Q
Natural Systems
A
- Natural processes that occurs on Earth
- Living + Non-living things that are found naturally
i.e interconnected system
Example: Ecosystem
7
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Human Systems
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- Consists of human-led processes and interconnected human activities
Example: Agriculture
