12 Questions
What term is used to describe the average weather pattern taken over a long time, typically 25 years?
Climate
How is climate described when a place experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall?
Hot and wet
In the context of weather records, what is the role of meteorologists?
To prepare weather reports
How is the mean temperature for a given month calculated over many years?
By calculating the sum of average temperatures over many years
Which instrument is used for measuring humidity?
Hygrometer
What does humidity refer to?
Amount of water vapor in the atmosphere
What is adaptation in the context of animals?
Adjustment or changes in behavior, and structure to suit an environment
Which of the following is NOT an element of weather?
Phase of moon
How does camouflage help certain animals?
Protects them from predators and helps in catching prey
Why does the lion-tailed macaque grasp branches with its tail?
To help in climbing trees
How does the Toucan's beak adaptation aid in its survival?
To squash nuts and berries found on trees
What is the main function of the elephant's large ears and trunk adaptation?
To hear well and lose body heat, and for various tasks like feeding and drinking
Test your knowledge on weather records, weather patterns, and climate. Learn about the difference between weather and climate, how climate is determined over a long time period, and how temperature and rainfall affect the classification of climate types.
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