Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management - Chapter 1 Quiz
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What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

  • Weather is the long-term condition of the atmosphere, while climate is the instantaneous state. (correct)
  • Weather occurs in the troposphere, while climate occurs in the stratosphere.
  • Weather is what you expect, while climate is what actually happens.
  • Weather is measurable, while climate is not.

    • Which of the following is NOT a component of weather?

  • Precipitation rate (correct)
  • Temperature
  • Atmospheric pressure
  • Humidity

    • Why is it important to study weather and climate?

  • To observe the changes in weather over minutes, hours, days, and weeks.
  • To measure the temperature, pressure, and humidity of the atmosphere.
  • To gather information about the Earth's condition and create models to predict climate change. (correct)
  • To understand the differences between weather and climate.

    • Where does weather happen?

    <p>In the troposphere, the layer of the Earth's atmosphere closest to the ground surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between weather and climate?

    <p>Weather is what you expect, while climate is what actually happens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a meteorological condition that is part of weather?

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

    What is the main mission of DIWATA-1 satellite?

    <p>To assist in weather observation and disaster risk management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can't DIWATA-1 monitor weather conditions like typhoons?

    <p>It occupies a low Earth orbit (400 km)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which satellite sends data to PEDRO or 5 Philippine Earth Data Resources Observation?

    <p>DIWATA-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of satellite is HIMAWARI-8?

    <p>Weather satellite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How frequently does HIMAWARI-8 generate images for weather forecasting?

    <p>Every 10 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'climate' refer to?

    <p>Long-term summary of weather conditions over years or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main climatic controls that influence the climate in any given place?

    <p>Intensity of sunshine and its variation with latitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climate type is characterized by greater than 18°C temperatures year-round and more than 59 inches of precipitation each year?

    <p>Tropical climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the continental climate zones?

    <p>Warm and humid summers with thunderstorms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributes to the dryness of dry climate zones?

    <p>Rapid evaporation of moisture from the air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climatic control is related to the distribution of land and water?

    <p>Ocean currents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of polar climate zones?

    <p>Extremely cold temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a thermometer?

    <p>To measure air temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the liquid typically used in a thermometer?

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

    Which of the following is NOT one of the elements that comprise weather?

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

    What is the purpose of the scale marked on a thermometer's glass tube?

    <p>To read the air temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following weather elements is not mentioned in the text?

    <p>Barometric pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest temperature in the region mentioned in the text?

    <p>10°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT expected to be impacted by changing regional climates?

    <p>Furniture manufacturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way in which weather affects our lives?

    <p>It determines the type of clothing we wear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the impact of weather and climate on human comfort?

    <p>Even when dressed properly, weather factors like wind and humidity can affect our comfort.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way in which climate affects our lives?

    <p>It influences the type of clothing we buy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the relationship between weather and crop growth?

    <p>Weather determines whether crops will grow to maturity, while climate affects when to plant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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