Weather And Climate Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average of weather over a long period.
True or False: Climate can change over a short period of time.
False
Fill in the blank: The Earth’s atmosphere is made up of _____ gases.
various
What instrument is used to measure temperature?
Thermometer
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of precipitation? A) Rain B) Snow C) Wind D) Hail
C) Wind
What is the term used for the average temperature and precipitation in a region over a long time?
Climate
True or False: Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.
True
What do we call a long-term change in temperature and weather patterns?
Climate change
Fill in the blank: The _____ effect is the warming of the Earth’s surface due to greenhouse gases.
greenhouse
Multiple Choice: Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer? A) Troposphere B) Stratosphere C) Mesosphere D) Thermosphere
B) Stratosphere
What is the primary driver of weather on Earth?
The Sun
True or False: Tornadoes can occur in any country around the world.
False
What do we call the boundary between two different air masses?
Front
Fill in the blank: The _____ scale measures the intensity of tornadoes.
Enhanced Fujita
Multiple Choice: Which gas is most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere? A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Carbon Dioxide D) Argon
B) Nitrogen
