YEA (Part 3)

Question 1

Weather

Answer 1

the atmospheric conditions of a place over a short period of time

Question 2

climate

Answer 2

the average weather conditions of a place over a long period of time

Question 3

Hong kong is located near the __________

Answer 3

Tropic of Cancer

Question 4

climate of Hong Kong

Answer 4

subtropical climate with a hot and humid summer and a cool and dry winter

Question 5

what is the climate of HK affected by

Answer 5

the monsoon system. In summer, southwest and southeast winds bring a hot and humid climate to HK. In winter, northeast winds result in a cool and dry climate

Question 6

monsoons

Answer 6

winds that change direction seasonally. They are caused by the difference in heating between the land and the sea

Question 7

changes in temperature of HK

Answer 7

• rising trend of annual mean temperature
• faster rate of increase in annual mean temperature
• more hot nights and very hot days in semmer
• fewer cold days in winter

Question 8

changes in rainfall of HK

Answer 8

• a slight increase in annual rainfall & annual number of heavy rain days
• more frequent extreme rainfall events

Question 9

distribution of temperature in the world

Answer 9

• uneven
• annual mean temperature decreases from low latitude regions to high latitude regions

Question 10

three temperature zones of the world

Answer 10

• polar zone
• temperate zone
• tropical zone

Question 11

distribution of rainfall in the world

Answer 11

• uneven
• regions along the equator receive an abundant annual rainfall (>2000mm)
• deserts, inland areas, and high latitude regions are dry (annual rainfall below 250mm)
• other parts of the world: seasonal rainfall

Question 12

five major climatic zones

Answer 12

• polar climate
• temperate climate
• arid climate
• tropical climate
• mediterranean climate

Question 13

mediterranean climate

Answer 13

mild and humid winter, hot and dry summer

Question 14

tropical climate

Answer 14

hot and wet all year round

Question 15

polar climate

Answer 15

cold and dry all year round

Question 16

arid climate

Answer 16

dry all year round

Question 17

temperate climate

Answer 17

cold winter and mild summer

Question 18

1980s

Answer 18

rate of increase in global mean temperature began to speed up

Question 19

changes in temperature of the world

Answer 19

• increasing global mean temperature
• constantly higher temperature than the long-term average
• fewer cold days and cold nights
• more hot days and hot nights, heat waves

Question 20

__________ have experienced greater temperature rises

Answer 20

high latitude regions in the Northern Hemisphere

Question 21

changes in rainfall of the world

Answer 21

• increased global rainfall
• more extreme regional rainfall
  –> Many places are experiencing more extreme rainfall events