The Atmosphere and its Changes
What's the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the state of the atmosphere over one place at a specific time. Climate is the average state of the atmosphere over one place.
What's the difference between rain and precipitation?
Rain is a type of precipitation.
What device is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Barometer
Which climatic zone includes the Mediterranean, oceanic, and continental climates?
Temperate
Which of these phrases refers to weather and which to climate?
a) In Madrid the winter is cold and dry.
b) It is sunny and hot in Seville today.
a) Climate
b) Weather
What 3 factors influence difference temperature and precipitation levels?
Latitude, altitude, and distance from the sea.
What's the difference between anticyclones and depressions?
Anticyclones are areas with a pressure higher than the average. Depressions are areas of lower pressure.
What is the entire range of plant life in an area?
Vegetation
What layer of the atmosphere is of special interest for the study of geography?
Troposphere
What device is used to measure precipitation?
Rain gauge or pluviometer
What 2 factors influence differences in air pressure?
Altitude and air temperature
What are the three main types of vegetation?
Forest areas, scrublands, and grasslands.
What's the difference between meteorology and climatology?
Meteorology is the study of weather. Climatology is the study of climate.
What are the 5 latitudinal thermal zones?
1 torrid zone, 2 temperate zones, and 2 frigid zones.
Fill in the blanks: Wind always blows from areas of _____ pressure towards areas of ______ pressure.
High, Low
Fill in the blank: Vegetation is conditioned by numerous factors, including relief, soil, and _____.
Climate
What gas makes up 78% of the atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Degrees Fahrenheit (°F)
What's the difference between an anemometer and a weather vane?
An anemometer measures the wind's speed. A weather vane measures the wind's direction.
What type of climate do the Canary Islands have? (from the video)
Subtropical