Weather vs Climate
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions in a region.
What instrument do we use to measure temperature?
Thermometer
What is a climatic zone?
A region with specific weather patterns and temperatures.
What is one feature of a tropical climate?
It is warm and wet with lots of rain.
How does climate affect animals?
Animals adapt to their climate to survive.
What term describes the average weather conditions over a long period?
Climate.
True or False: A barometer measures wind speed.
False
What climatic zone is known for having warm temperatures all year round?
Tropical zone
What is a feature of a polar climate?
It is very cold and icy.
What type of climate is best for growing crops
Tropical
True or False: Weather can be described as sunny, rainy, or cloudy.
True.
What do we use to measure rainfall?
Rain gauge.
Tropical, Polar and Temperate
True or False: Desert climates get a lot of rainfall.
False
Why do deserts have very little plant life?
Because their is little rainfall.
If it is sunny today, is that weather or climate?
that is weather
What is an anemometer used for?
Measuring wind speed.
What type of climatic zone has four seasons?
Temperate zone
True or False: Canada is found in the Temperate zone.
True
Why do some places have hot climates while others have cold climates?
Because some places are closer to the sun.
Why do some places have hot climates while others have cold climates?
Because some places are closer to the sun
True or False: A hygrometer measures humidity in the air.
True
which line of Latitude is North in the climatic zone?
Tropic of Cancer
What do we call the plants and animals that live in a specific climatic zone?
Ecosystem
Why do mountain regions have cooler climates?
Because as air rises, air cools. Also, higher elevation have lower temperature.