Weather
10 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which branch of meteorology is climatology a part of?

  • Cryosphere
  • Meteorology (correct)
  • Oceanography
  • Hydrology
  • What is weather?

  • The powerful transport mechanism that moves heat
  • The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time (correct)
  • The average state of the atmosphere during a period of time
  • The external energy source for the climate system
  • What are the major external energy sources for the climate system?

  • Volcanic eruptions and land surface changes
  • Solar radiation and the oceans
  • Solar radiation and volcanic eruptions
  • Solar radiation and land surface changes (correct)
  • Which one of these is the process of water movement through a plant?

    <p>Transpiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is climate?

    <p>The average state of the atmosphere during a period of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the powerful transport mechanism that moves heat over long distances to maintain the energy balance of the planet?

    <p>The circulation of the oceans and atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is the process by which water changes from liquid to gas?

    <p>Evaporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil?

    <p>Infiltration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water?

    <p>Condensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is the flow of water occurring on the ground surface when excess water can no longer sufficiently rapidly infiltrate in the soil?

    <p>Runoff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Weather Emergencies and Response
    18 questions
    Weather Vocabulary Flashcards
    14 questions

    Weather Vocabulary Flashcards

    WellReceivedSquirrel7948 avatar
    WellReceivedSquirrel7948
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser