Weather and Climate Basics

What distinguishes weather from climate in terms of duration?

Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

Which characteristic is NOT a main climatic feature of the Caribbean?

What process describes the movement of water through soil pores?

During which months does the Caribbean typically experience the highest average temperatures?

What typically happens to temperature as altitude increases in the Caribbean?

Which of the following best describes the tropical climate zone?

What is the process called by which liquid water transforms into water vapor?

Which element of weather is NOT directly measured using a hygrometer?

What is the definition of transpiration in the context of the water cycle?

Weather and Climate

Weather is the daily conditions of the atmosphere.
Climate is the average weather conditions of a given place for 30 years.
Evaporation is the process by which a liquid turns into a gas.
The water cycle is the continuous transfer of water between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere.
Transpiration is the evaporation of water from plants.
Percolation is the slow movement of water through soil or permeable rock.
Rainfall is the amount of precipitation, typically measured in inches of depth.
Water vapor is gaseous water formed by heating water or ice.
A cloud is a mass of tiny water droplets or ice crystals floating in the sky, appearing white or gray.

Weather Elements and Instruments

Wind speed is measured with an anemometer.
Wind direction is measured with a wind vane.
Sunshine is measured with a sunshine recorder.
Cloud cover is measured using oktas.
Humidity is measured with a hygrometer.
Temperature is measured with a thermometer.
Rainfall is measured with a rain gauge.
Atmospheric pressure is measured with a barometer.

Caribbean Climate

The Caribbean region experiences a tropical marine climate.
This climate is characterized by high, uniform temperatures throughout the year.
The average temperature in the region is 25°C at sea level.
Mountain slopes are cooler than the lowlands.
Temperatures are lower on very high mountains.
The region lies between 10° N and 25° N of the equator, within the tropical zone.
The sun is nearly overhead at midday in the Caribbean

Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of weather and climate. This quiz covers topics such as the water cycle, evaporation, climate definitions, and weather measurement instruments. Discover how various elements interact and contribute to atmospheric conditions.