15 Questions
What is the main difference between weather and climate?
Weather is temporary and local, while climate is average over an extended period and a larger area
How long is the typical period used to determine the climate of a specific area?
30 years
What is the first step in determining the weather?
Determining the current factors affecting the atmosphere
What is temperature a measure of?
The kinetic energy within the particles of an object
What are the five main factors affecting the weather?
Temperature, humidity, cloudiness, wind, and air pressure
Why is weather considered temporary?
Because it can change from minute to minute
What is the object being described when referring to temperature in the context of weather?
Air masses
What happens to the ability of an air mass to absorb water vapor as air temperature increases?
It increases
What is the direction of wind in an air mass?
From high to low pressure
What type of air mass is associated with a sunny day?
High-pressure air mass
What is the measure of water vapor within the air?
Humidity
What is the process by which water vapor in the air forms clouds?
Condensation
What is the instrument used to measure air pressure?
Barometer
What is the result of changing air pressure due to altitude?
Lower air pressure
What is the main factor that determines the speed and direction of wind?
Placement of high and low-pressure air masses
Learn the difference between weather and climate, and how they both describe the state of the atmosphere. Discover how weather is a temporary condition that can change quickly, while climate is a long-term atmospheric state.
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