Weather and climate

Weather

It is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place

Climate

Is the general pattern of weather in a certain area over a long period of time

Temperature

It is the degrees of hotness and coldness of a place

Precipitation

It is the water falling from the atmosphere, in the form of rain, snow or hail.

Wind

It is the movement of air in the atmosphere

Humidity

It is the amount of water vapour in the air

Air pressure

It is the force caused by the weight of air in the earth’s surface

Topography

Detailed mapping of features in a certain area

Ocean currents

The different loops and gyres in water flowing in a certain direction

Latitude

It is the distance (in degrees) to the north and south from the equator. It is an imaginary line that is parallel to the equator

Altitude

It is the height above sea level

Bodies of water

The apparent distance of a place from a body of water

Latitude, altitude, topography, ocean currents, bodies of water

Factors that affect the climate

Wind, humidity, precipitation, temperature, air pressure

Factors that affect the weather