Weather
Define weather
It is the state of the atmosphere at any moment and place.
Where do we find tropical climate?
Close to the Equator
Define atmosphere
A big protective bubble that protects the Earth and absorbs and reflects some of the sun's energy.
Average global temperatures have risen about 1ºC in the past 100 years... This is called
Global warming
Which are the two main factors of an ecosystem?
Biotic and abiotic factors
(Living and non living things)
What is the weather like if the atmosphere is full of water droplets?
It is rainy
The characteristics of this climate are: it is hot and humid all year long with large amounts of rain. What climate is it?
Tropical climate
Name the layers of the atmosphere from the furthest to the closest to the Earth's surface
Exosphere
Thermosphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Troposphere
What are the main causes of climate change?
- Deforestation, industralisation and burning of fossil fuels.
Name 5 ecosystems
Desert
Coniferous forest
Mediterranean forest
Tundra
Tropical Rainforest
Coral reef
Pond
Weather is a product of the interaction between...
Air, land, water and energy
- Very little precipitation
- Very extreme temperatures
What climate is it?
Dry climate
Name the layer of the atmosphere where you can find shooting stars.
Mesosphere
What are greenhouse gases?
Greenhouse gases are gases in our atmosphere that reflect and trap heat on Earth
Why do you think savannahs have more trees and longer grass than temperate grasslands?
Because it rains more because they are found in tropical areas
Where do most of our weather happen?
In the troposphere
What factors influence climate?
Altitude, latitude, distance from the sea/ocean, and the physical geography of a location (landscape).
Find the odd one out and explain your answer:
- Stratosphere
- Lithospere
- Mesosphere
- Troposphere
Lithosphere because it is not a layer of the atmosphere. The lithosphere is the solid outer part of Earth
What can you do to slow down climate change?
- Use public transport, bike or walk
- Recycle
- Buy local products
- Don't use a lot of plastic
Aquatic ecosystems can be classified into...
Give on example of each
Marine (salt water): coral reef, shoreline...
Freshwater: pond, lake, river
Name the four stages of the Water Cycle
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection
Can you tell and areas' climate by looking at its plants?
Yes, because they change according to their climates. Larger leaves and plants is rainy areas, pine trees in areas with a lot of snow, cacti in dry areas....
Could life exist without the atmosphere? Explain your answer
It could, but not any life that is found on Earth
Why is some greenhouse gas important in the atmosphere?
Greenhouse gases trap in heat, without them we would lose too much heat and the Earth would be super cold. So life wont be possible.
In this ecosystem almost nothing can grow as there is a layer of ice under the soil.
Tundra