Climate

Question 1

What are the factors that plays into a particular place’s weather?

Answer 1

1. Air temperature
2. Cloud cover
3. Wind speed
4. Wind direction

Question 2

What is climate?

Answer 2

Climate is the average state of the atmosphere at a particular place over a long period of time, typically 25 years/ more

Question 3

What are the climate types?

Answer 3

1. Tropical equatorial climate
2. Tropical monsoon climate
3. Cool temperate climate

Question 3

What are climate hazards?

Answer 3

1. May occur due to changes in climate, & extreme weather including heat waves, droughts, floods, cyclones & wildfires
2. Impact natural & human systems significantly

Question 4

How & why are air temperature vary across over time?

Answer 4

1. In a day due to the Earth’s rotation on its axis
2. In a year due to the Earth’s revolution around the Sun

Question 5

How & why does air temperature vary across places?

Answer 5

1. At the global scale, air temperature is lower at higher latitudes. this is due to lower solar angles
2. At a local scale, air temperatures are lower at higher altitudes. This is due to lower air pressure

Question 7

What are the other factors that influence temperature at a specified site?

Answer 7

1. The nature of surfaces including snow cover, vegetation, and exposed soil
2. Distance from the sea