Climate and Weather Overview

What is the average weather condition called when assessed over a period of 30 years?

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

What process describes the movement of water from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere and back?

In which climate zone is the Caribbean located?

What is the typical temperature range of the coolest months in the Caribbean?

Which of the following processes involves the evaporation of water from plants?

Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

What is the form of water in the atmosphere primarily responsible for cloud formation?

What characteristic of the Caribbean's tropical climate remains uniform throughout the year?

What is percolation primarily concerned with?

Climate vs. Weather

Weather refers to the daily atmospheric conditions, while climate represents the average weather conditions over a period of 30 years.

Water Cycle

Water is continuously transferred between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere in a continuous cycle.
Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into gas, crucial for the water cycle.
Transpiration involves evaporation of water from plants.
Percolation describes the slow movement of water through soil or rocks.

Weather Elements & Measurements

Wind Speed: Measured using an anemometer.
Wind Direction: Measured using a wind vane.
Sunshine: Measured using a sunshine recorder.
Cloud Cover: Measured using oktas (eighths of the sky).
Humidity: Measured using a hygrometer.
Temperature: Measured using a thermometer.
Rainfall: Measured using a rain gauge.
Atmospheric Pressure: Measured using a barometer.

Caribbean Climate Characteristics

The Caribbean region experiences a Tropical Marine climate, influenced by its location in the Tropics between 10° N and 25° of the equator.
This region falls within the Tropical Zone, spanning from the Tropic of Cancer (23.5 degrees north latitude) to the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5 degrees south latitude).
Temperature: Known for its consistent high temperatures year-round, with averages ranging from 21°C to 28°C.
Rainfall: Rainfall patterns vary, but generally consistent with the tropical climate.
Wind: The prevailing winds influence the Caribbean's weather patterns.

Explore the fundamental differences between climate and weather, including the key elements of the water cycle. This quiz covers various weather measurements and highlights the unique characteristics of Caribbean climate. Test your understanding of these essential meteorological concepts.