Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management

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?

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

What is the relationship between weather and climate?

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

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

Evaporation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mission of DIWATA-1 satellite?

To assist in weather observation and disaster risk management Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

DIWATA-1 Signup and view all the answers

What type of satellite is HIMAWARI-8?

Weather satellite Signup and view all the answers

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

Every 10 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What does 'climate' refer to?

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

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

Intensity of sunshine and its variation with latitude 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?

Tropical climate Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the continental climate zones?

Warm and humid summers with thunderstorms Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributes to the dryness of dry climate zones?

Rapid evaporation of moisture from the air Signup and view all the answers

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

Ocean currents Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of polar climate zones?

Extremely cold temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a thermometer?

To measure air temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is the liquid typically used in a thermometer?

Alcohol Signup and view all the answers

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

Visibility Signup and view all the answers

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

To read the air temperature Signup and view all the answers

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

Barometric pressure Signup and view all the answers

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

10°C Signup and view all the answers

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

Furniture manufacturing Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which weather affects our lives?

It determines the type of clothing we wear. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which climate affects our lives?

It influences the type of clothing we buy. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management - Chapter 1 Quiz

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