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Question 1

An underground layer of water-bearing material that can be exploited for fresh water.

Answer 1

Aquifer

Question 2

A large slab of solid rock that floats on the Earth’s mantle.

Answer 2

Tectonic Plate

Question 3

Plate Tectonic

Answer 3

• Lateral sliding
• Spreading
• Subduction

Question 4

It refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a particular time. It includes elements such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, etc.. It can change rapidly and is what we experience on a day- to-day basis. For example, today might be sunny and warm, while tomorrow could be rainy and cool.

Answer 4

Weather

Question 5

On the other hand, this describes the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular region over an extended period, typically 30 years or more.

Answer 5

Climate

Question 6

Why understanding weather and climate is important?

Answer 6

Weather affects daily activities and immediate decisions such as agriculture, transportation, and emergency preparedness.
Climate provides visions into long-term patterns and trends that influence agricultural viability, infrastructure design, and health.

Question 7

One of the four divisions of the year that are characterized by specific weather patterns and daylight hours, resulting from the Earth’s axial tilt and its orbit around the Sun.

Answer 7

Season

Question 8

Typically marked by warming temperatures, blooming plants, and increasing daylight.

Answer 8

Spring

Question 9

Characterized by the warmest temperatures of the year, long daylight hours, and often dry conditions.

Answer 9

Summer

Question 10

Known for cooling temperatures, shorter days, and the shedding of leaves from deciduous trees.

Answer 10

Autumn (Fall)

Question 11

The coldest season, with the shortest days, often associated with snow, ice, and freezing temperatures in many regions.

Answer 11

Winter

Question 12

What are the 4 seasons?

Answer 12

• Spring
• Summer
• Winter
• Autumn