29 Questions
What is the primary difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the long-term condition of the atmosphere, while climate is the instantaneous state.
Which of the following is NOT a component of weather?
Precipitation rate
Why is it important to study weather and climate?
To gather information about the Earth's condition and create models to predict climate change.
Where does weather happen?
In the troposphere, the layer of the Earth's atmosphere closest to the ground surface.
What is the relationship between weather and climate?
Weather is what you expect, while climate is what actually happens.
Which of the following is NOT a meteorological condition that is part of weather?
Evaporation
What is the main mission of DIWATA-1 satellite?
To assist in weather observation and disaster risk management
Why can't DIWATA-1 monitor weather conditions like typhoons?
It occupies a low Earth orbit (400 km)
Which satellite sends data to PEDRO or 5 Philippine Earth Data Resources Observation?
DIWATA-1
What type of satellite is HIMAWARI-8?
Weather satellite
How frequently does HIMAWARI-8 generate images for weather forecasting?
Every 10 minutes
What does 'climate' refer to?
Long-term summary of weather conditions over years or more
What are the main climatic controls that influence the climate in any given place?
Intensity of sunshine and its variation with latitude
Which climate type is characterized by greater than 18°C temperatures year-round and more than 59 inches of precipitation each year?
Tropical climate
What is a characteristic of the continental climate zones?
Warm and humid summers with thunderstorms
What factor contributes to the dryness of dry climate zones?
Rapid evaporation of moisture from the air
Which climatic control is related to the distribution of land and water?
Ocean currents
What is a characteristic of polar climate zones?
Extremely cold temperatures
What is the primary purpose of a thermometer?
To measure air temperature
What is the liquid typically used in a thermometer?
Alcohol
Which of the following is NOT one of the elements that comprise weather?
Visibility
What is the purpose of the scale marked on a thermometer's glass tube?
To read the air temperature
Which of the following weather elements is not mentioned in the text?
Barometric pressure
What is the highest temperature in the region mentioned in the text?
10°C
Which of the following is NOT expected to be impacted by changing regional climates?
Furniture manufacturing
What is one way in which weather affects our lives?
It determines the type of clothing we wear.
What does the text suggest about the impact of weather and climate on human comfort?
Even when dressed properly, weather factors like wind and humidity can affect our comfort.
What is one way in which climate affects our lives?
It influences the type of clothing we buy.
What does the text suggest about the relationship between weather and crop growth?
Weather determines whether crops will grow to maturity, while climate affects when to plant.
Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of Weather and Climate in relation to Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management. Explore the differences between weather and climate, and understand key meteorological conditions such as wind, rain, sunshine, and temperature.
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