Geography Year 8 - Weather and Climate

What is the definition of weather?

The day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere at a specific location and time

What is the definition of climate?

The average atmospheric conditions found in a given area

How do we measure the temperature?

Thermometer

How do we measure precipitation?

Rain gauges

How do we measure the wind speed?

Anemometer

How do we measure the wind direction?

Wind vane

How do we forecast the weather?

Meteorological satellites

How do we present the weather?

Data collection, analysis, and communication

What is a microclimate?

The distinctive climate of a small-scale area

What is the Urban Heat Island Effect?

An urban area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities

What are the three types of rainfall?

Relief, frontal and convectional

What do high-pressure weather systems tend to bring?

Cooler temperatures and clear skies

What is the main factor of climate?

Latitude

What is extreme weather?

Weather events that differentiate significantly from the average weather patterns.