The Environment - SS1 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary difference between weather and climate?
Weather is short-term, and climate is long-term
Weather is about temperature, and climate is about wind
Weather changes rapidly, and climate is stable
Which of the following is considered a part of the natural environment?
Cities
Forests
Buildings
Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?
Thermometer
Anemometer
Barometer
What is climate's primary focus?
Daily weather conditions
Short-term changes
Long-term averages
What does a hygrometer measure?
Wind speed
Humidity
Temperature
Which element of weather involves the study of clouds?
Temperature
Wind speed
Cloud cover
What is the short-term atmospheric condition in a specific place called?
Weather
Climate
Atmosphere
What is the instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Thermometer
Barometer
Anemometer
Which element of weather is recorded using a rain gauge?
Temperature
Wind speed
Precipitation
Which type of environment encompasses human-made elements like buildings and roads?
Natural Environment
Built Environment
Social Environment