Climate and Meteorological Variables Quiz

Climate is the long-term weather pattern in a region, typically averaged over 30 years. It encompasses the mean and variability of meteorological variables over a time frame ranging from months to millions of years.

Some commonly measured meteorological variables are temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, and precipitation.

The Thornthwaite system, in use since 1948, incorporates evapotranspiration along with temperature and precipitation.

<p>The climate of a location can be affected by its latitude, longitude, terrain, altitude, land use, nearby water bodies, and their currents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Climates can be classified according to the average and typical variables, most commonly temperature and precipitation. The widely used classification scheme is the Köppen climate classification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Residential structures, industrial and office buildings, vehicles, and marine environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Refrigeration</p> Signup and view all the answers