11 Questions
What is the term used to refer to the angle of the sun above the horizon?
Zenith angle
How is climate different from weather?
Climate is the average of weather conditions over a long period, while weather is the day-to-day variation.
What are terms used to refer to energy from the sun that is received on Earth's surface?
Insolation
Why does the temperature change throughout the day?
Due to changes in solar altitude
What is the Earth's primary source of heat?
Solar radiation
What is the formula to calculate relative humidity?
$\frac{\text{atmospheric humidity}}{\text{atmospheric vapor content}}$
Which factor has a significant impact on climate due to its effect on the heating of Earth's surface?
Altitude
In the context of climate, what does 'El Niño' refer to?
An abnormal warming of sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean
How does 'distance from the sea' affect climate?
It moderates temperature changes due to the large heat capacity of water
Which global climate phenomenon is associated with cooling of sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean?
La Niña
What role does 'topography' play in influencing climate?
It modifies air masses and precipitation patterns
Explore the differences between climate and weather, the relationship between climate and weather, how Earth's surface is warmed, the impact of Earth's tilt on energy received, and the elements of weather such as temperature. Learn about the earth's primary source of heat, terms for solar energy received on Earth, and why temperatures change throughout the day.
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