weather and climate

How does climate change affect weather patterns?

• It leads to more stable weather conditions.

• It can cause more extreme weather events, such as increased rainfall, droughts, and heatwaves.

• It has no significant impact on weather patterns.

• It only affects temperatures, not precipitation.

What is a long-term weather pattern?

• A short-term fluctuation in weather conditions

• A consistent trend in weather conditions over an extended period

• An unpredictable change in weather

• A seasonal variation in temperature

What is the role of oceans in climate?

• Oceans regulate climate by absorbing heat and distributing it around the planet, influencing weather patterns.

• Oceans have no significant impact on climate.

• Oceans only affect marine life and not the climate.

• Oceans cool the planet by reflecting sunlight away.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to long-term patterns and averages of atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to short-term weather conditions.

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns and averages of weather in a specific area.

• Weather and climate are essentially the same and can be used interchangeably.

• Weather is determined by geographical location, while climate is determined by altitude.

What is the significance of the term 'overcast'?

• 'Overcast' refers to a sky covered with clouds, blocking sunlight, often leading to gloomy weather.

• 'Overcast' describes a clear sky with no clouds present.

• 'Overcast' indicates a sunny day with minimal cloud cover.

• 'Overcast' refers to a weather condition characterized by strong winds and storms.

What does climate describe?

• Climate describes the average weather conditions in a region over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

• Climate refers to the daily weather patterns in a specific area.

• Climate is the immediate atmospheric conditions at a given time.

• Climate is the seasonal variation of temperature and precipitation.

What is a weather forecast?

• A prediction of future weather conditions based on meteorological data.

• A historical record of past weather events.

• A detailed report of current weather conditions.

• An analysis of climate change effects on weather patterns.

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The process by which the Earth's surface cools due to the reflection of sunlight.

• The warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

• The phenomenon where plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

• The increase in Earth's temperature due to deforestation and urbanization.

What is an example of weather?

• An example of weather is a sunny day with temperatures reaching 75°F.

• An example of weather is a snowstorm with temperatures below freezing.

• An example of weather is a thunderstorm with heavy rain.

• An example of weather is a foggy morning with low visibility.

What is a meteorologist?

• A scientist who studies the atmosphere and forecasts weather.

• A person who predicts earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

• An expert in ocean currents and marine life.

• A researcher focused on climate change and its effects.