Introduction to Agrometeorology

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the term for the study of weather and climate information to enhance agricultural crops?

  • Hydrology
  • Climatology
  • Agrometeorology (correct)
  • Aeronautical Meteorology

What is the Greek meaning of the word 'meteoros'?

  • Atmospheric conditions
  • Study of the earth
  • Weather forecasting
  • High in the air (correct)

What is the primary role of Agrometeorology in agriculture?

  • Estimating crop production
  • Determining maturity dates
  • Bridging the gap between the science and the farmer
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the multifactor interaction involved in crop weather relationships?

<p>Soil, micro climate, and weather (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of experimental research in Agrometeorology?

<p>To understand the relationships between crop, weather, and pest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between weather and climate?

<p>Weather is short-term, climate is long-term (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

<p>Climate is a long-term average of weather conditions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is climate change?

<p>A change in the average conditions of a region over a long period of time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is climate variability important to understand?

<p>Because it affects the average conditions of a region over time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of weather forecasting tools and products?

<p>To provide information for daily decisions, such as what to wear or whether to bring an umbrella. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does climate change affect agriculture?

<p>It affects the types of crops suitable for a region. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between climate variability and climate change?

<p>Climate variability refers to changes in the variability, while climate change refers to changes in the average conditions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Open
Browser
Browser