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Weather refers to the current conditions of the ______.
Weather refers to the current conditions of the ______.
atmosphere
Climate is the average weather in a given area over a long period of ______.
Climate is the average weather in a given area over a long period of ______.
time
On sunny days, the sun shines brightly in the sky, creating a warm and ______ atmosphere outdoors.
On sunny days, the sun shines brightly in the sky, creating a warm and ______ atmosphere outdoors.
bright
Rainy weather occurs when water falls from the sky in the form of ______.
Rainy weather occurs when water falls from the sky in the form of ______.
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Cloudy weather is when the sky is filled with ______, blocking sunlight.
Cloudy weather is when the sky is filled with ______, blocking sunlight.
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Windy weather is when the air outside is moving ______ and making everything sway.
Windy weather is when the air outside is moving ______ and making everything sway.
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Snowy weather occurs when tiny ice crystals fall from the sky and cover everything with a soft white ______.
Snowy weather occurs when tiny ice crystals fall from the sky and cover everything with a soft white ______.
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Humidity refers to the amount of ______ vapor in the atmosphere.
Humidity refers to the amount of ______ vapor in the atmosphere.
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Study Notes
Weather and Climate
- Weather describes the current state of the atmosphere.
- Weather is influenced by sunlight interacting with atmospheric gases.
- Climate is the average weather pattern over a long period in a specific area.
Types of Weather
- Sunny: The sun shines brightly, creating a warm atmosphere. Outdoor activities are ideal.
- Rainy: Water falls from the sky as raindrops. Clouds are dark and heavy. Raincoats and boots are recommended.
- Cloudy: The sky is covered with clouds, blocking sunlight. This makes the environment somewhat darker.
- Windy: Fast-moving air makes things sway and flutter. Flying kites or watching leaves is enjoyable.
- Snowy: Tiny ice crystals fall from the sky, covering everything in a soft white blanket. Perfect for snow activities like building snowmen, playing snowball games, and creating snow angels.
Elements of Weather and Climate
- Temperature: Measures how hot or cold something is. Common units are Celsius, Kelvin, and Fahrenheit.
- Humidity: The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere or gas. Types of humidity include absolute, relative, and specific.
- Rainfall/Precipitation: Any form of water falling from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail. Classifications of rainfall include convective, orographic, and cyclonic.
Factors Affecting Climate
- Geographical distance from the sea.
- Ocean currents' effects which create tropical cyclones and hurricanes
- Direction of prevailing winds (NESW Monsoons)
- Shape of land (mountains receive more rain than low-lying areas)
- Distance from the equator (affecting temperature)
- El Niño (influencing drought, tropical cyclones & coral bleaching).
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of weather and climate, including their definitions and differences. It covers various types of weather, such as sunny, rainy, cloudy, windy, and snowy conditions. Understand the elements that shape weather patterns and climate characteristics.
