The Environment - SS1 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 2
What is the primary importance of the environment for humans?
Economic value
Survival
Cultural enrichment
Which of the following represents the long-term average of weather patterns?
Weather
Climate
Atmosphere
Which instrument is used to measure the amount of sunshine duration?
Thermometer
Sunshine recorder
Anemometer
What does a rain gauge measure?
Wind speed
Temperature
Precipitation
Which environment type deals with the interactions and relationships between people?
Natural Environment
Built Environment
Social Environment
Explain the primary difference between weather and climate
Weather is the day-to-day atmospheric conditions, whereas climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.
Name three elements of weather and the instruments used to measure them.
Three elements of weather are temperature (measured with a thermometer), humidity (measured with a hygrometer), and wind speed (measured with an anemometer).
Why is the environment important for human survival and well-being?
The environment is important for human survival and well-being because it provides essential resources like clean air, water, and food. It also influences our health, quality of life, and the global climate.
Define the term "climate" in your own words.
Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions, such as temperature and precipitation, in a specific region. It represents what we can expect over many years.
How does a hygrometer work, and what does it measure?
A hygrometer measures humidity by using a sensor that responds to changes in moisture content in the air. It indicates the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere, which is a measure of humidity.