Weather vs Climate Overview
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What is the difference between weather and climate?

Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, while climate is the long-term pattern of weather in a region.

What are the two main characteristics of climate?

  • Solar radiation and Altitude
  • Humidity and Air pressure
  • Temperature and Precipitation (correct)
  • Wind speed and Cloud cover

What are the main factors affecting weather?

  • Ocean currents and Proximity to mountain ranges
  • Latitude and Altitude
  • Air pressure and Air temperature (correct)
  • Wind patterns and Solar activity

What are the causes of temperature differences?

<p>Latitude, proximity to large bodies of water, elevation and ocean currents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is precipitation?

<p>Precipitation is water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the causes of precipitation?

<p>Proximity to mountain ranges, windward side, and prevailing winds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three natural factors that cause climate change?

<p>The three natural factors are slow drifting of the continents, changes in the sun's energy, and variations in the position of Earth in relation to the sun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is global warming?

<p>Global warming is the long-term increase in Earth's average temperature, primarily caused by the increased concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are global climate phenomenon?

<p>Global climate phenomenon are major changes in ocean currents that cause changes in climate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are greenhouse gases?

<p>Gases that absorb and emit radiant energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main greenhouse gases?

<p>Water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and chlorofluorocarbons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main gases in Earth's atmosphere?

<p>Nitrogen, oxygen, argon and other gases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are stars?

<p>Stars are massive balls of gas that emit light and heat due to nuclear fusion reactions in their core.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of fusion that occurs within stars?

<p>Fusion is the process where nuclei of atoms, primarily hydrogen, combine at extremely high temperatures and pressures to form heavier elements, releasing immense energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do astronomers determine the composition of a star?

<p>Astronomers use a spectroscope, a tool that separates light into its different wavelengths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main characteristics of stars?

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is luminosity?

<p>Luminosity is the total amount of light emitted by a star.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is magnitude?

<p>Magnitude is a measure of a star's apparent brightness as seen from Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the H-R diagram?

<p>The H-R diagram is a graph that shows the relationship between a star's absolute magnitude and its temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between star size and brightness?

<p>Larger stars are generally brighter than smaller stars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a supergiant and a giant star?

<p>A supergiant is much larger and brighter than a giant star. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are white dwarf stars smaller than Earth?

<p>White dwarf stars are the remnant cores of stars that have exhausted their nuclear fuel and collapsed under gravity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the mass of a star affect gravity?

<p>A more massive star has stronger gravity due to greater mass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are binary stars?

<p>Binary stars are systems of two stars that orbit around a common center of mass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are constellations?

<p>Constellations are patterns of stars that appear to form shapes in the sky.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the International Astronomical Union (IAU)?

<p>The IAU is an international organization that oversees research and standards in astronomy, including the recognition of constellations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Polaris, and why is it important for navigation?

<p>Polaris is the North Star, located very near the celestial North Pole. It appears stationary in the sky, providing a reliable reference point for navigation in the Northern Hemisphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the zodiac?

<p>The zodiac is a band of constellations that align with the ecliptic, the plane of Earth's orbit around the sun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between astronomy and astrology?

<p>Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects and the universe, while astrology is the belief that the positions of celestial objects influence human lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 12 zodiac constellations?

<p>The 12 zodiac constellations are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Southern Cross?

<p>The Southern Cross is a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere that is used as a navigation tool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Canopus?

<p>Canopus is the second-brightest star in the night sky, located in the constellation Carina.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the constellation Centaurus, and what is it known for?

<p>Centaurus is a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere that is known for its shape, which resembles a centaur, a mythical creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the constellation Hydra?

<p>Hydra is the largest constellation in the sky, known for its serpent-like shape and its presence in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the ecliptic in the zodiac constellations?

<p>The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the sun, and the zodiac constellations are located along this path.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the constellation Gemini unique?

<p>Gemini is known for its two bright stars, Castor and Pollux, which are named after the twins of Greek mythology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the constellation Leo?

<p>Leo is often associated with the Nemean Lion, a mythical beast that was slain by the Greek hero Heracles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the constellation Virgo known for?

<p>Virgo is the second-largest constellation in the sky, and it is often depicted as a woman holding a sheaf of wheat in her hands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the constellation Scorpius known for?

<p>Scorpius is often associated with the scorpion that killed Orion, a famous hunter in Greek mythology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the constellation Ophiuchus known for?

<p>Ophiuchus is often represented as a man grasping a snake, symbolizing the serpent bearer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the constellation Sagittarius known for?

<p>Sagittarius is often depicted as a centaur holding a bow and arrow, representing the archer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the constellation Capricornus known for?

<p>Capricornus is often represented as a sea-goat, a mythical creature with the upper body of a goat and the lower body of a fish.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the constellation Cancer known for?

<p>Cancer is often depicted as a crab, representing the crab that attacked the Greek hero Heracles during his labor to slay the Nemean Lion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Aldebaran?

<p>Aldebaran is a red giant star, the brightest star in the constellation Taurus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Pleiades Star Cluster, and what is it also known as?

<p>The Pleiades Star Cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters or Messier 45, is a group of stars that appear as a tight cluster in the constellation Taurus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Weather

The short-term atmospheric conditions of a particular place at a specific time.

Climate

The long-term patterns of weather in a particular region, usually averaged over 30 years.

Wind

The movement of air in the atmosphere, caused by differences in air pressure.

Summer Solstice

A period of time when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

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Winter Solstice

A period of time when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky.

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Climate Change

A long-term change in the average weather patterns that occur over time.

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Global Warming

The increasing average temperature of Earth's climate system.

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Greenhouse Gases

Gases that absorb and emit radiant energy, trapping heat in the atmosphere.

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Global Climate Phenomenon

A major change in an ocean current that can cause a change in climate.

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Star

A massive ball of gas that emits light and heat.

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Nuclear Fusion

The process of combining atomic nuclei to create a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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Constellation

A group of stars that appear to form a pattern in the sky.

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Ecliptic

The apparent path of the sun across the sky throughout the year.

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Circumpolar Constellations

Constellations that can be seen all year long from a particular location.

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Polaris

The North Star, which is a bright star that is nearly aligned with Earth's axis of rotation.

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Zodiac

A band of 13 constellations that lie along the ecliptic.

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Astronomy

The study of celestial objects and the universe as a whole.

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Astrology

The practice of studying the positions and movements of celestial objects and their supposed influence on human lives.

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Northeast Monsoon (Amihan)

A cold wind that blows from the north to the south in the Philippines, typically from November to March.

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Southwest Monsoon (Habagat)

A warm and moist wind that blows from the southwest to the northeast in the Philippines, typically from June to October.

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Trade Winds

A wind that blows consistently from a specific direction, generally from the east to the west.

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Western Part of the Philippines

The area in the Philippines that receives heavy rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon season.

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Eastern Part of the Philippines

The area in the Philippines that receives less rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon season.

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Hydra

The largest constellation in the night sky, known for its long, winding shape.

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Taurus

The constellation that represents a bull in the Zodiac.

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Cancer

The constellation that represents a crab in the Zodiac.

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Leo

The constellation that represents a lion in the Zodiac.

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Virgo

The constellation that represents a virgin in the Zodiac.

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Libra

The constellation that represents a scale in the Zodiac.

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Scorpio

The constellation that represents a scorpion in the Zodiac.

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Sagittarius

The constellation that represents a archer in the Zodiac.

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Capricorn

The constellation that represents a goat in the Zodiac.

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Aquarius

The constellation that represents a water-carrier in the Zodiac.

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Pisces

The constellation that represents a pair of fish in the Zodiac.

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Aries

The constellation that represents a ram in the Zodiac.

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Study Notes

Weather

  • Short-term weather patterns (day-to-day)
  • Limited area
  • Changes quickly
  • Difficult to predict

Climate

  • Long-term weather patterns
  • Average temperature and precipitation over time

Factors Affecting Weather

  • Air pressure: Measures the air's weight over an area
  • Air temperature: Measures how hot or cold the air is

Main Characteristics of Climate

  • Temperature: Depends on the sun's energy
    • Latitude: Distance north or south of the equator; areas closer to the equator receive direct sunlight
    • Proximity to large bodies of water: Affects temperature
    • Latitude/Elevation: Higher elevations tend to be colder
    • Ocean currents: Move heat around the world
  • Precipitation: Water falling as rain, snow, etc
    • Proximity to mountain ranges: Creates rain shadows
      • Windward side: Air rises, cools, and loses its ability to hold water, leading to precipitation

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Explore the key differences between weather and climate in this quiz! Understand short-term weather patterns and long-term climate behaviors while examining the factors that influence both. This quiz is ideal for those studying meteorology or environmental science.

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