Weather
When you are looking at a weather map, what kind of information is being shown? Current or average temperatures?
CURRENT, because weather maps show how the atmosphere is right now.
What kind of temperature do deserts AND rainforests both have?
HIGH temperature (hot)
Which type of climate is known for always being very cold and dry?
Polar
What type of precipitation is liquid and forms in non-freezing temperatures?
Rain
What kind of air pressure do clouds form under? (High or low)
Low
What type of humidity do you need to have a rainstorm?
HIGH, so rainy environments (rainforests) have high humidity and dry environments have low humidity (deserts)
In which environment are afternoon rainstorms more common?
Rainforests
Temperature and Precipitation
Which form of precipitation do you measure with a ruler?
Snow
Climate
If there is more air pressure, there will be fewer clouds outside. Because of this, will the temperature be hotter or colder?
HOTTER, because more sun is hitting the Earth.
Which environment has high average rainfall and high average temperatures?
Rainforests
Which type of climate is known for being in the middle of two extremes -- the Arctic cold and the tropical heat?
Temperate
Which form of precipitation may pass through a liquid state before freezing?
sleet
How does being near an ocean affect a place's climate?
It's WETTER (it rains more!)
What are the 5 factors that influence the weather?
Temperature, Humidity, Wind, Precipitation, Air Pressure
Which environment has LOW or no humidity?
Deserts
Which type of climate zone is closest to the Equator, known for being warm, humid and never experiencing snow?
Tropical
If you need clouds in order for precipitation to occur, what kind of air pressure must you need?
LOW air pressure
Wind coming from the ocean normally has more MOISTURE in it than wind coming from land. Because of this, the wind is more:
HUMID
What is the main source of energy used to determine the weather on Earth?
the Sun
Tropical climate zone
What 3 things affect or INFLUENCE climate?
Latitude, Elevation, and nearness to water.
Which type of cloud produces snow?
Stratus clouds
What factor causes snow to remain on the highest peaks of mountains?
Temperature