Climate vs Weather
Is climate or weather the long term pattern of weather?
Climate
This tool is used to measure air pressure.
What is a barometer?
Clouds that form fog are usually at what level?
Low level
Complete this sentence: Red clouds at night, sailors _______?
Which climate is characterized by being hot and dry?
Desert
How many years of weather data define climate?
30 years
What does a wind sock indicate?
Wind strength and strength
Clouds that are fluffy and white and have flat bottoms are called?
Cumulus
Before modern technology, how did people predict the weather?
By observing clouds
Which forest climate receives year round precipitation?
Temperate rainforest
Which sphere contains all of the Earth's water?
False
Mid-level clouds are prefixed by what term?
Alto
What does red sky in the morning indicate?
Bad weather approaching?
True or False: Rain forests have more than half the world's plant and animal species?
True!
Which part of the atmosphere is weather mostly found in?
The troposphere
Which weather instruments are commonly found at airports?
Anemometer and wind socks
Clouds that produce rain often include what word?
Nimbus
"Smog" is a combination of what two words?
Smoke & fog
Mountains affect climate because of what?
They are so big! (they cause air to rise and cool)
True or False: Climate changes daily
False
What does high barometric pressure usually indicate?
Clear, sunny and dry weather.
What clouds reflect 90% of sunlight?
Stratus
Which city is known as Canada's sunniest city?
Calgary!
Which ocean current helps keep Great Britain warm?
The Gulf Stream