Unit 4 Chapter 1: Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a significant period, usually 30 years or more.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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How do we measure temperature?

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Temperature is best measured with a thermometer.

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What is a thermometer?

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A thermometer is a device used to measure temperature, often filled with liquid that expands and rises in a tube when heated.

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What are the different types of precipitation?

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The different types of precipitation include rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the future, based on data and models.

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What is a climate zone?

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A climate zone is a region of the Earth that has a specific climate, such as tropical, temperate, or polar.