WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WEATHER AND CLIMATE?
What is weather?
Weather is the conditions outside at a specific time in one place.
What do thermometers measure?
Thermometers measure temperature.
Which climate zone is Spain in?
Spain is in the temperate zone.
What is extreme weather?
Extreme weather is weather that is unusual or severe and can cause natural disasters.
What is causing the world’s climate to get hotter?
Human activities are producing too many greenhouse gases.
What are the three main elements of weather?
Temperature, precipitation, and wind.
What instrument measures rainfall?
Rain gauges measure rainfall.
Where can we find the oceanic climate in Spain?
The oceanic climate is in the north of Spain.
What happens during a thunderstorm?
A thunderstorm includes heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and wind.
What is the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is a natural process in which the atmosphere reflects and traps some of the Sun’s heat.
What is precipitation?
Precipitation is water falling to the ground as rain, snow, or hail.
What does an anemometer measure?
An anemometer measures wind speed.
What type of climate is found in the Canary Islands?
The Canary Islands have a subtropical climate.
What are hurricanes?
Hurricanes are large tropical storms that develop over oceans and bring strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Why are sea levels rising?
Sea levels are rising because the polar ice is melting.
What is climate?
Climate is the normal weather conditions at different times of the year.
What do weathervanes tell us?
Weathervanes tell us the direction the wind is coming from.
Where is the coastal Mediterranean climate found?
It is found in the east and south of Spain and in the Balearic Islands.
What is a flood?
A flood is when water covers land.
How does energy use increase greenhouse gases?
Transport and power used in homes send greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Why are there different climate zones on Earth?
There are different climate zones because of the way Earth moves around the Sun.
What is AEMET and what does it do?
AEMET is the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología, an agency that collects weather data, predicts the weather, and monitors the climate.
What type of climate is found in high mountain areas?
High mountain areas have a mountain climate.
How can countries prepare for extreme weather?
Countries can prepare with warning systems, stronger buildings, and educating people.
Why is deforestation a problem for the climate?
Deforestation is a problem because trees clean greenhouse gases from the air.