Weather and Climate Definitions

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

Which instrument is used to measure humidity?

Which climatic feature is most uniformly high in the Caribbean?

What geographical feature influences cooler temperatures in mountain regions of the Caribbean?

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

What process describes the movement of water through soil and permeable rock?

What is the main characteristic of a tropical marine climate such as that of the Caribbean?

In what form of gas does water exist as a result of heating water or ice?

Weather and Climate Definitions

Weather: Daily conditions of the atmosphere.
Climate: Average weather conditions of a given place for 30 years.
Evaporation: Liquid changing into a gas.
Water Cycle: Continuous movement of water between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere.
Transpiration: Evaporation of water from plants.
Percolation: Slow movement of water through soil or rock.
Rainfall: Amount of precipitation, measured in inches.
Water Vapor: Gaseous form of water.
Cloud: Collection of water droplets or ice crystals in the sky.

Weather Elements and Instruments

Wind Speed: Measured with an anemometer.
Wind Direction: Measured with a wind vane.
Sunshine: Measured with a sunshine recorder.
Cloud Cover: Measured in oktas.
Humidity: Measured with a hygrometer.
Temperature: Measured with a thermometer.
Rainfall: Measured with a rain gauge.
Atmospheric Pressure: Measured with a barometer.

Caribbean Climate Characteristics

The Caribbean has a tropical marine climate.
Located between 10° N and 25° N of the Equator.
Tropical sun is nearly overhead at midday.
Uniformly high temperatures throughout the year.
Average temperature around 25°C at sea level.
Temperatures are lower on mountains and higher elevations.
Hottest months have average temperatures between 27-28 °C.
Coolest months have average temperatures between 21°C and 26°C.

Test your understanding of key concepts related to weather and climate, including definitions, elements, and measurement instruments. This quiz covers essential terms such as evaporation, the water cycle, and various meteorological tools. Perfect for students learning about environmental science!