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What is the primary difference between weather and climate?
What is the primary difference between weather and climate?
- Weather includes only temperature and precipitation, while climate includes wind and humidity.
- Weather is the day-to-day condition of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term weather pattern. (correct)
- Weather is predictable, while climate is unpredictable due to various atmospheric factors.
- Weather refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the day-to-day state.
Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence the climate of a place?
Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence the climate of a place?
- Longitude (correct)
- Latitude
- Proximity to the sea
- Elevation
What two types of data are displayed on a climate graph?
What two types of data are displayed on a climate graph?
- Wind direction and humidity
- Temperature and precipitation (correct)
- Sunshine hours and atmospheric pressure
- Humidity and wind speed
In a climate graph, what is the typical graphical representation of rainfall data?
In a climate graph, what is the typical graphical representation of rainfall data?
What does the term 'Annual Temperature Range' refer to in the context of climate data?
What does the term 'Annual Temperature Range' refer to in the context of climate data?
What does the 'Annual Rainfall' represent?
What does the 'Annual Rainfall' represent?
Based on the information, what months are considered spring in Sydney?
Based on the information, what months are considered spring in Sydney?
Using the Edinburgh climate graph, determine which season experiences peak rainfall.
Using the Edinburgh climate graph, determine which season experiences peak rainfall.
Refer to the Edinburgh climate graph, in which months might you observe the lowest temperatures?
Refer to the Edinburgh climate graph, in which months might you observe the lowest temperatures?
According to the climate data provided for Brasilia, which months experience the highest rainfall?
According to the climate data provided for Brasilia, which months experience the highest rainfall?
Given the Edinburgh climate graph, determine the approximate temperature range in January.
Given the Edinburgh climate graph, determine the approximate temperature range in January.
From the provided data for Brasilia, which time of year would be best to visit if one prefers minimal rainfall?
From the provided data for Brasilia, which time of year would be best to visit if one prefers minimal rainfall?
What does the line graph on a climate graph typically represent?
What does the line graph on a climate graph typically represent?
If a climate graph shows temperature spiking in the middle of the year (June, July, August), what hemisphere is the city likely located in?
If a climate graph shows temperature spiking in the middle of the year (June, July, August), what hemisphere is the city likely located in?
For a city in the southern hemisphere, during which months would you expect to see the highest temperatures?
For a city in the southern hemisphere, during which months would you expect to see the highest temperatures?
What combination of weather elements describes 'weather'?
What combination of weather elements describes 'weather'?
If a climate graph shows consistent rainfall throughout the year, with a slight increase in spring, what can be inferred about the climate's seasonal distribution?
If a climate graph shows consistent rainfall throughout the year, with a slight increase in spring, what can be inferred about the climate's seasonal distribution?
The latitude and longitude of a location are primarily useful for:
The latitude and longitude of a location are primarily useful for:
Refer to the data. In what season does Sydney experience its lowest rainfall?
Refer to the data. In what season does Sydney experience its lowest rainfall?
Refer to the Auckland climate data. Compare seasonal rainfall totals. In what season does Auckland experience its highest rainfall?
Refer to the Auckland climate data. Compare seasonal rainfall totals. In what season does Auckland experience its highest rainfall?
Flashcards
What is climate?
What is climate?
The average daily atmospheric conditions of a place over a long period.
What is weather?
What is weather?
The day-to-day state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place.
What are climate graphs (climographs)?
What are climate graphs (climographs)?
A graph that show the average daily high and low temperatures and precipitation (rainfall) data for a particular place.
What is annual temperature range?
What is annual temperature range?
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What is annual rainfall?
What is annual rainfall?
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What is seasonal distribution?
What is seasonal distribution?
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What are latitude and longitude?
What are latitude and longitude?
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Study Notes
- Weather refers to the day-to-day condition of the atmosphere at a location.
- Weather includes daily changes in temperature, precipitation, wind, sunshine, humidity, and atmospheric pressure.
- Climate is the long-term weather pattern for a place or region.
- Factors affecting climate include latitude, season, aspect, proximity to the sea, ocean currents, and elevation.
- A climate graph, or climograph, displays the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures, alongside precipitation data for a specific location.
- Climate graphs have two components: a line graph showing temperatures and a column graph showing rainfall.
- Accuracy is imperative when interpreting climate graphs; it is important to read the correct axis to obtain temperature and precipitation values. Be mindful of the world seasons, for example spring in Sydney is S, O, N.
Definitions
- Annual temperature range is the highest temperature minus the lowest temperature.
- Annual rainfall is the total rainfall accumulated over 12 months.
- An example of seasonal distribution, Sydney has cooler temperatures in winter (June, July, August) with around 11°C minimum temperature and 22°C maximum during summer (Dec, Jan and Feb).
- Sydney has constant rainfall, with spring experiencing the highest rainfall and it being the lowest in the autumn.
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