Weather and Climate Flashcard

Front

What type of clouds are fluffy and white with flat bottoms?

Back

Cumulus clouds

Front

Which type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

Back

Cumulonimbus clouds

Front

What is the main characteristic of stratus clouds?

Back

They cover the whole sky and block sunlight

Front

What weather condition is usually associated with cirrus clouds?

Back

Fair weather

Front

What is the minimum wind speed for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

Back

74 miles per hour

Front

What type of weather event is characterized by warm, humid conditions?

Back

Thunderstorm

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather is day-to-day, climate is the average over years

Front

Which of the following is NOT a component used to describe weather? Temperature, Atmospheric pressure, Wind speed, Ocean currents

Back

Ocean currents

Front

What type of clouds often indicate that rain or snow will fall within several hours?

Back

Cirrus clouds

Front

What atmospheric condition is associated with clear skies and light winds?

Back

High pressure air masses