5.3 Weather and Climate

What does the term 'weather' refer to?

• The temperature of a place

• The state of the atmosphere and its changes

• The climate of a region

• The wind speed at a specific time

How often can weather change?

• Every month

• Every minute

• Every season

• Every decade

In some places, the weather is...

• Always unpredictable

• Always similar each day

• Frequently changing

• Predictable but rarely measured

When people talk about the weather, they are usually thinking in the...

• Short term

• Long term

• Seasonal context

• Historical context

Which question is an example of thinking about the weather in the short term?

• "What is the average temperature this season?"

• "How hot is it today?"

• "What will the weather be like in 100 years?"

• "What is the overall climate of this area?"

Which of the following is a component of weather?

• Soil type

• Visibility

• Wildlife population

• Altitude

What type of weather event could affect transport systems and food production?

• Foggy mornings

• Snowstorms or heatwaves

• Light rain showers

• Cloudy evenings

Why is humidity an important factor of weather?

• It determines the type of clouds.

• It affects how people feel temperature.

• It controls wind patterns.

• It predicts earthquakes.

Why do countries measure the weather?

• To make travel decisions

• To provide patterns and predictions

• To entertain people

• To identify climate zones

What is one reason weather measurements are important?

• To help businesses sell more products

• To identify future climates

• To prepare for extreme weather events

• To track planetary movements