Weather and Climate

Which statement best describes climate?

• Average atmospheric conditions prevailing over 30 years

• Actual atmospheric conditions usually over a daily period.

• Actual atmospheric conditions at a particular place and time

• Average atmospheric conditions usually prevailing over 24- hour period

What is weather?

• Average atmospheric conditions over a long period of time.

• Average precipitation at a certain time and place.

• Average temperature at a certain time and place.

• Actual atmospheric conditions at a particular place and time over a daily period.

Annul rainfall for the Equatorial Climate commonly occur between

• 1000- 1500 mm

• 1500- 2000 mm

• 2000- 4000 mm

• 4000- 5000mm

A force applied by the weight of the atmosphere.

• cold front

• air pressure

• barometer

• humidity

How hot or cold the weather is

• Sunshine

• Temperature

• Winds

• Humidity

The climate shown on the map represents

• Tropical Continental

• Equatorial

• Tropical Marine

• Polar Zone

These are the highest clouds in the sky. They look white, thin and wispy. They usually mean good weather.

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

Precipitation is

• Rain, sleet, snow or hail.

• Only rain.

• Only snow and hail.

• Only rain and snow

The amount of water vapor in the air is known as

• Temperature

• Climate

• Precipitation

• Humidity

An instrument that measures air pressure

• thermometer
• barometer
• rain guage
• wind sock