Climate

Question 1

What is the definition of weather?

Answer 1

Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

Question 2

What is the definition of climate?

Answer 2

Climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular region over an extended period, typically 30 years.

Question 3

True or False: Weather is the same as climate.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Climate is determined by factors such as __________, __________, and __________.

Answer 4

temperature, precipitation, and humidity

Question 5

What are the two main components that define climate?

Answer 5

Temperature and precipitation.

Question 6

What does the term ‘meteorology’ refer to?

Answer 6

Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, particularly weather.

Question 7

Which tool is commonly used to measure atmospheric pressure?

Answer 7

Barometer.

Question 8

What is a weather front?

Answer 8

A weather front is a boundary separating two masses of air of different densities, often associated with changes in weather.

Question 9

True or False: Climate can change over time due to natural and human-induced factors.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the primary factor that influences climate zones around the world?

Answer 10

Latitude.

Question 11

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of weather? A) Wind B) Rain C) Geography D) Temperature

Answer 11

C) Geography

Question 12

What is the difference between ‘climate variability’ and ‘climate change’?

Answer 12

Climate variability refers to natural fluctuations in climate patterns, while climate change refers to long-term shifts in climate often due to human activity.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The __________ effect describes how the Earth’s atmosphere traps heat.

Answer 13

greenhouse

Question 14

What is an example of a microclimate?

Answer 14

A shaded area in a city that is cooler than the surrounding urban environment.

Question 15

True or False: Weather can be predicted with high accuracy several weeks in advance.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What role does the ocean play in climate?

Answer 16

The ocean regulates climate by storing and distributing heat and influencing weather patterns.

Question 17

What is the purpose of a climate model?

Answer 17

A climate model simulates the interactions of the atmosphere, oceans, land surface, and ice to predict future climate conditions.

Question 18

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a greenhouse gas? A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Carbon Dioxide D) Helium

Answer 18

C) Carbon Dioxide

Question 19

What is the significance of the Koppen climate classification?

Answer 19

It categorizes the world’s climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth that affects weather and climate.

Answer 20

atmosphere

Question 21

What is the role of the jet stream in weather patterns?

Answer 21

The jet stream influences weather by affecting the movement of air masses and storm systems.

Question 22

True or False: Climate zones are static and do not change over time.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What is the primary cause of seasonal changes in weather?

Answer 23

The tilt of the Earth’s axis as it orbits the Sun.

Question 24

What phenomenon is characterized by a significant increase in global temperatures due to excessive greenhouse gases?

Answer 24

Global warming.

Question 25

What is the difference between 'weather forecasting' and 'climatology'?

Answer 25

Weather forecasting predicts short-term atmospheric conditions, while climatology studies long-term climate trends and averages.

Question 26

What type of air mass is characterized by cool temperatures and high humidity, originating over oceans in polar regions?

Answer 26

Polar maritime

Question 27

True or False: Arctic maritime air masses are typically warmer than polar continental air masses.

Answer 27

False

Question 28

Fill in the blank: Tropical __________ air masses are warm and moist, originating over oceans in tropical regions.

Answer 28

maritime

Question 29

Which type of air mass is associated with dry conditions and originates over land in tropical regions?

Answer 29

Tropical continental

Question 30

What is the primary characteristic of polar continental air masses?

Answer 30

They are cold and dry, originating over land in polar regions.