Weather and Climate assessment

What is the difference between weather and climate?

1. Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns over at least 30 years.

2. What does a climate graph show?

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2. A climate graph shows average monthly temperature (line) and precipitation (bars) over a year.

3. What does the TEA technique stand for when describing a climate graph?

3. TEA stands for Trend, Evidence, and Anomaly.

4. What is one piece of evidence that shows the climate is changing?

4. Global temperature records show a steady rise in average temperatures since the late 19th century.

5. Name one natural cause of climate change.

5. Volcanic eruptions release ash and gases that can temporarily cool the Earth.

6. What is the Greenhouse Effect?

6. The Greenhouse Effect is the natural process where greenhouse gases trap heat, keeping Earth warm enough for life.

7. What is the Enhanced Greenhouse Effect?

7. The Enhanced Greenhouse Effect is the increased trapping of heat caused by extra greenhouse gases from human activities.

8. How do human activities increase greenhouse gas emissions?

8. Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, agriculture, and landfills all release greenhouse gases like CO₂ and methane.

9. What are some impacts of climate change on the UK?

9. The UK faces warmer, wetter winters; hotter, drier summers; more flooding and coastal erosion; and health and farming impacts.

10. What is the difference between mitigation and adaptation?

10. Mitigation reduces the causes of climate change (e.g., renewable energy), while adaptation manages the effects (e.g., flood defences).